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Decayed Faith

When churches of honor decay Mired in cynicism's wet glue She splints the feet of hobbled faith To believe as the unbroken do. 9/27/20 For 'Writing Challenge - Decay' contest Sponsor: Constance La France

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/2/2020 6:31:00 AM

- A deeply touching poem, Michelle :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper

Date: 9/29/2020 10:01:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Beth! Hugs Eve

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/29/2020 6:32:00 PM

That third line is something else! G.L. in the contest. ~ Gershon

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 9/29/2020 7:41:00 PM

From weakness you can find strength, thank you, Gershon (Soupmail..)

Sigrid Ermine

Date: 9/29/2020 6:00:00 PM

Hi Michelle. A deeply interesting poem in four lines....! I like the theme of recovery, triumph against the odds. A warrior among the rubble, healing hurt. A lot to admire in your message.... Congratulations on Win!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 9/29/2020 7:38:00 PM

Wow, your comment is practically a poem all by itself! Thank you so much, I am flattered~

Constance La France

Date: 9/29/2020 1:58:00 PM

Michelle, congratulations on your win in my Decay Writing Challenge with this wonderful poem _Constance

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 9/29/2020 7:37:00 PM

I appreciate the placement in your contest, thank you, Constance.

John Watt

Date: 9/29/2020 1:23:00 PM

It is sad to see a church decay, or even a single person lose faith when cynicism sets in. I've certainly seen enough of both. I liked your image of splinting the feet and also cynicism's wet glue. Congrats on your win, my friend.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 9/29/2020 7:36:00 PM

I was actually using 'church' and 'faith' as metaphors for human compassion and integrity but of course it is open to interpretation, you are certainly one of the good ones, thank you so much, my friend!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 9/29/2020 11:20:00 AM

"Cynicisms wet glue," what a powerful and visceral image, Michelle. There are many depths to delve into in your succinct words! Congratulations on your winning placement. All the best.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 9/29/2020 7:34:00 PM

I am touched by your kind words, thank you so much, Sam, hope you are having a beautiful Fall~

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/28/2020 12:28:00 PM

Much to ponder. I think one’s shame is the primary reason one hides themselves from God. It is the Devil’s most useful weapon.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 9/29/2020 7:28:00 PM

Thank you for your insightful comment, intriguing!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 9/27/2020 11:47:00 AM

How can a religion NOT decay? Aloha! Rico

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 9/29/2020 7:32:00 PM

The greeks believed in many gods and those beliefs are extinct now, flattened by the wheels of time~

Sigrid Ermine
Date: 9/29/2020 6:01:00 PM

.... Even crutches erode, need adaptation...

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 9/27/2020 11:30:00 AM

Its always sad when on loses faith, it can happen so easily for we are so fragile . Thank you for sharing your heart dear Michelle.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 9/29/2020 7:30:00 PM

This year has almost - almost! - made me cynical, but I am trying to believe in the goodness of humanity~