Faith Is a Powerful Thing

From a very young age I have been inculcated
And indoctrinated with the belief in god.
I used to have the waking frights in the nights,
Terrific deep fears of “Satan” everywhere and
Horrible nightmares and in those moments

I would call on God to protect me from “Satan”.
Such is the story evolved over thousands of years.

A phobia; promising a carrot and menacing with a stick.

Powerful faith defies all logic as truth is subjective
Old equations and potions never appeal to my mind
Wrong and right my heart of hearts knows well.
Even though I know HE is everywhere
Residing in each being, even in an atom.
Faith is like a mustard seed small in size
Until it grows into the largest ever pasture
Leaving us in awe with His glory and power.



The time when happy, I say, ‘It’s god’s grace’
However when in troubles, I seek Him
Invariably to know where he is.
Never knowing that I’m like a small ant in a basement of
GREAT, vast and unfathomable structured edifice.

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January 12, 2015
First Place win
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Kazembe Avatar
October 17, 2015 at 12:35 PM
...so moving...wow...wow
A  Avatar
October 4, 2015 at 5:27 PM
Faith is powerful.... Dr Ram, hope you return one day. On another note, I saw your name on Linda's "Invitation #2" BLOG... Stopping by to wish you a Happy Birthday... Hope you have a wonderful day, on that very day. LOVE SKAT
Kimathi Avatar
January 22, 2015 at 11:34 PM
I am still trying hard to do sentence acrostics, lol. Congrats to your WIN Dr. Ram Mehta! :-)
Smith Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 3:35 PM
Excellent write, my dear friend.. I too believe he is in all things, even the carrot and the ant... Congrats on a great win!... Hugs... Arlene
Walker  Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 3:06 PM
Beautiful Dr. Ram... Congratulations on your 1st Place win! Verlena
Haight Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 10:31 AM
Wonderful words of wisdom, Dr. Ram. Congratulations on your nice win. Sandra
Callus Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 10:29 AM
Powerful indeed, DR! We believe not because we are forced to, but because we want to. Congrats on your top placing. // paul
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 3:24 AM
Beautiful... :) I love the use of the carrot and ant included in the lines.. :)! Kudos!!1,,, olive eloisa.. :)!
Gangabissoon Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 11:20 PM
Congratulations great write :)
Roper Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 11:13 PM
Congratulations on your win, Dr. Ram Mehta
Kayode Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 10:36 PM
Congrats on the win Dr....huggs
Thajudeen Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 10:18 PM
Please accept my best wishes on your winning dear poet Dr.Ram.May God increase your knowledge further to work for a new world.
A   Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 7:47 PM
Dr Ram, Congratulations on your win. Love Linda
Allison Avatar
January 17, 2015 at 6:27 PM
Many congrats on your win Dr Mehta:-) Hugs Jan xx
Kiser Avatar
January 15, 2015 at 5:03 AM
You speak the truth and have established some points to ponder; perhaps many people will. Well done.
Lamoureux Avatar
January 14, 2015 at 6:36 PM
Without faith a man must walk alone from this world into the next. I am thankful for God's companionship. I enjoyed your poem Dr. Ram.
Horsman Avatar
January 14, 2015 at 11:23 AM
I Believe you speak for many here,,,love this such wisdom you write of.
Wilson Avatar
January 13, 2015 at 1:41 AM
Your strong belief is well spoken here..very wonderfully portrayed...Hugs, Deb
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