Faith

What is this thing
called, Divine Love?
I felt it strong, in a
fiery daze; touched by
it, though my mind and
soul feverishly ablaze!
Cooled was my beaded
brow -- and swear I heard,
Eternal Love is with you
now -- 

What is this thing called
Divine Light? Saw it bright
on a raging night.  Bullets and
shrapnel fell every other member
of my troop -- suddenly, surrounded
me, a Divine loop -- and again, not
knowing why nor how...I heard a 
voice -- Divine light is protecting
you now -- 

2 times I felt, all hope seemed
lost.  2 times I felt, life is 
a gamble~ Pal, this time you have royally
lost!  Stood before me, a demon, extending
his lethal claw. Not seeing from where, nor knowing
how -- again I heard, have faith~ be brave, My Son -- 
in the past, delivered you from evil I...and will not
forsake you now!

encouragingfaithinspirational lovespiritualfree verse

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CayCay Jennings

Date: 9/23/2025 12:18:00 PM

Oh, gosh, this punched my emotions. The last stanza especially put me on the battlefield where soul, body and brain were overwhelmed, on autopilot and in hell. I'd like to KNOW that YOU DID HEAR HIM. If I did, watching others die, I'd wonder, had they heard Him, too and yet.... I wish I weren't an empath, so much to feel. A meaningful poem, Joe, as you can tell, it grabbed me, and I know I won't be able to shake it off for a while.

Joe Dimino
Date: 9/23/2025 2:55:00 PM

Hi CayCay; just a fictional dramatization. Though I am certain many have been in this type of situation, survived, to later wonder, why me? I have, personally been in some dangerous situations, and Divine light did indeed surround and protect. So, I can emotionally and spiritually relate. In this respect, it is not all writer's hot air. Blessings my friend.