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Carved Out Of Stone

I've witnessed the seeds of faith sprout in a hurting heart filled with doubt. And yet, some stop worshiping God; amidst times of famine or drought. Following the paths, clergy trod, I found their teachings to be flawed. For preaching hell and damnation; marks God's eternal love as fraud. In a world filled with temptation, all religions sell salvation. And yet, like a cascading wave, truths undermine Faith's foundation. Scared of what lies beyond our graves; we have become religious slaves. And assured we are not alone, we're taught to believe Jesus saves. I've no innate sins to atone for; my God doesn't sit on a throne. And He does not demand my praise; His heart is not carved out of stone. To find God in this mortal maze you do not need to fast for days. Like a wish whispered on the wind, His love's revealed in gentler ways.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 9/2/2024 1:02:00 PM
I like this one Emile
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Emile Pinet
Date: 9/3/2024 6:42:00 AM
Thanks, David; I appreciate your support, my friend. Emile.
Date: 5/12/2018 11:11:00 PM
Love how you wrap up with "For like the softest whisper it’s revealed in gentle ways."
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Date: 5/3/2015 3:59:00 PM
Lovely poem, congrats
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Date: 5/4/2015 8:14:00 AM
Thanks Sizwe, I appreciate your support. Emile.
Date: 4/26/2015 3:49:00 PM
Yes I am Emile, Thank you for the comment on my comment... LINDA
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Date: 4/25/2015 10:58:00 PM
Emile, Congratulations on your awesome win in Richard Lamoureux's "Tell Me" contest. Have a nice day. LINDA
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Date: 4/26/2015 10:40:00 AM
A true supporter to the end, thanks Linda. Emile.
Date: 4/25/2015 7:48:00 PM
Lovely philosophy! Great use of form. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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Date: 4/26/2015 10:40:00 AM
Thanks Debbie, your support is always appreciated. Emile.
Date: 4/25/2015 8:50:00 AM
Thought provoking, thanks for entering my contest.
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Date: 4/25/2015 9:20:00 AM
Thanks Richard, it was my pleasure to participate in your contest, Emile.
Date: 4/25/2015 7:36:00 AM
Emile, congratulations on your win with this beautifully penned poem,7, I like this form you chose
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Date: 4/25/2015 9:19:00 AM
Thanks Broken Wings, I appreciate all of your support. Emile.
Date: 4/23/2015 6:11:00 PM
Cngratulations, on your win, Emile! :) Kim
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Emile Pinet
Date: 4/24/2015 7:19:00 AM
Thanks Kim, I appreciate your support. Emile.
Date: 3/22/2015 9:00:00 PM
Interesting take on religion. Nice to see someone using this ancient form! Peace &Love Matthew Anish
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Asma Memon
Date: 3/25/2015 5:07:00 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/814083398672155/ Check this even on facebook. It's worth participating to win cash prize of 100$.
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Emile Pinet
Date: 3/22/2015 9:15:00 PM
Thanks, I appreciate your visit. Emile.
Date: 3/21/2015 1:52:00 AM
I respectfully disagree, but that's what faith is about, trusting God on our paths. My heart has been filled by Jesus not man's religion. For me, it's about a relationship with God. My faith did not come from church or my parents. I didn't grow up in a Christian home. It was love straight to my heart not my head. (only way I can explain it). I think Richard is going to get some great and diverse poems for his contest! Hugs, Rhonda
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Date: 3/25/2015 5:09:00 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/814083398672155/ Check this even on facebook. It's worth participating to win cash prize of 100$.
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Date: 3/21/2015 9:13:00 AM
Thanks for your visit Rhonda, faith exists outside of words in the realm of feelings and therefor resists debate, my feelings on the subject are not meant to recruit others but to offer my observations and interpretation of reality. My mind is open to all possibilities, including God, yet not in a religious context. Emile.
Date: 3/20/2015 7:37:00 PM
Thanks Emile I was when I wrote it - worn down, I'm OK today. I believe as you do no man on a throne, no head in the sky, the creator made all and to make universes from ones 'body' one can not be human. I do believe the creator is sentient, more like a harmonic which induces balance harmony and prayer by calming us brings us into harmony with 'creation' I have faith all is as it should be and all has the capacity to change! Light & Love
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Emile Pinet
Date: 3/20/2015 7:59:00 PM
Thanks so much Debbie, I always enjoy a visit from you...take care of yourself, hugs. Emile.

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