Finding God

If tomorrow's sun should falter
and fail to light the morning sky;
if the stars their courses alter
and, erratic, collide and die;
if the moon, that fair pretender,
slips naked, aimless, through the night,
disrobed of all her splendor
and frigid from the lack of light;
still may my soul go on daring
and unafraid my footsteps fall
in the light that glows unerring
from the One who, wooing, calls;
for that love light burns undaunted
beamed from the heart of Heaven's Dove;
though by darkness I am taunted,
my soul, press onward in God's love.

Copyright, 1987
Faye Lanham Gibson

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 8/16/2014 10:21:00 AM
What a great poem, Grats on your awesome win ;)
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Date: 8/15/2014 11:55:00 AM
sublime in every way, faye... what a beauty.. sweet congrats and huggs
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Date: 8/15/2014 9:19:00 AM
I felt showers of serenity reading this piece Faye! Applause to your win! ^_^
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Date: 8/13/2014 8:01:00 AM
Kudos Faye!! Love the seeking heart I found in the whole poem..:) as always love the images..
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Date: 8/13/2014 7:03:00 AM
Wonderful write Faye! Loved the final line, Congrats on huge win!
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Date: 8/13/2014 1:25:00 AM
I like the imagery in the poem,congrats on the win, Faye
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Date: 8/12/2014 9:21:00 PM
Superb write, great win, Big Congrats!
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Date: 8/12/2014 7:03:00 PM
Hmmm...Now why should I be surprised that you would enter and win in a contest about God? Just can't figure that out...I usually try to pick out a favorite line but just can't do it here but the first eight verses? Oh my....
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Date: 8/12/2014 12:21:00 PM
- Faye, congratulation on your winning poem in: "Finding God" - Contest - Sponsored by: Gail Angel Doyle - Skillfully rhyme and beautifully written - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 8/12/2014 11:44:00 AM
dropping back with my congratulations:-) hugs jan xxx
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Date: 8/11/2014 9:09:00 PM
Masterful write! It flows smoother than oil, and your imagery is simply astounding. Good luck in the contest!
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Date: 8/11/2014 9:26:00 AM
Beautiful, shall I congratulate you now? I have no doubt this poem will be on the winners list.
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Date: 8/10/2014 5:56:00 AM
Nice spiritual thoughts, Faye. Good luck in the contest
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Date: 8/10/2014 4:58:00 AM
- Lovely poem, Faye - Good luck in the contest ..... Gail, will love it! - Have a nice Sunday. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 8/9/2014 7:18:00 PM
stunning imagery with rhymes as smooth as silk - i predict this will do well in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xxx
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