Faith

The barren feed the barren
and empty hearts a like in manner seek 
to satisfy a sadness, struck deep 
within the marrow of the meek.

They blame the cheerful, and cast
them far beyond the realm of consciousness,
while coddling the joyless with sorrows 
that would spoil true happiness.

Faith will master self-deception,
reduce to ash the all-consuming flame
of ruinous self-interest, and sow 
the seeds of honour once again.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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April 14, 2009 at 1:28 PM
So much truth in your words. Wonderful last stanza--so creative! There is a lot to ponder in your words. Thank you for sharing this poem with us and for your kind comments on my haiku. Keep up the good writing! Karen
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April 8, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Beautiful written keith, we an do all things if we have faith as small as a mustard seed, God bless you from diane
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