Reason A. Poteet Poet Italian Sonnet

Evergreening Grace for Deciduous Faith

I ponder, lying pale upon my bed;
my head a 'roaring deep in notions... whys.
My thinking moves to plans for my demise
with comfort from my Lord in what He said -
  I go to build your palace overhead;
  just keep believing, death will loose the lies
  of those who groan with transitory eyes.
  Take note: I grant relief to you instead.

This body’s death transports my soul to God 
and lets the dread of evanescence flee.
My faith persists, like leaves, although life dims;
God’s evergreening grace is no facade.
My hope is anchored on my Savior’s tree;
His resurrection weakened Satan’s limbs.

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Sam Kauffman September 25, 2024 at 10:36 AM A beautiful, and eloquent, poem from a faithful pilgrim's heart, Reason. Congratulations on your win! Blessings of hope to you! Reason A. Poteet October 14, 2024 at 7:42 PM Thank you, Sam. I appreciate your kind words and commendation. AND I return God's blessings of peace and joy unto you and yours during the coming ides of October...tomorrow in fact and in the days that follow.

Susan Ashley September 15, 2024 at 9:15 PM Dear Reason, I’m delighted to return with congratulations for your success in Craig’s contest. Your poetic expression is beautiful. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Reason A. Poteet September 16, 2024 at 6:38 PM Back again, Susan with a thanks for the accolade. And returning congratulations to you for your interesting interpretation of Craig's Deciduous prompt and for the high placement he awarded it. I enjoyed it also.

Susan Ashley September 11, 2024 at 12:24 PM Dear Reason, your introspections on mortality, eternal life and the power of faith is expressed with poetic beauty. Your golden pen captures a universal contemplation on physical death and a belief in a spiritual afterlife with vivid imagery and emotion. Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan Reason A. Poteet September 12, 2024 at 11:50 AM thank you, Susan; so glad for websites that allow many different beliefs to express their views and opinions. I appreciate your supportive comments.

John Gondolf September 5, 2024 at 7:03 AM It is our faith and hope that gives us strength in our end days. Reading this made me think how terrible in must be for a non-believer to face death. Nicely written my friend. Reason A. Poteet September 6, 2024 at 9:52 AM Thanks, John. I am a church musician, sometimes called upon to provide music for a funeral - what a difference faith in God makes in the wounded emotions of family and friends. Appreciate your time leaving a comment.