Freedom

Truth can be found in the Bible
if one disregards the minister
and accepts the heart

Interpretation is just that
more fiction than fact--
to stop a living word
is to define it

Love needs only freedom
and not chants and icons

Christ never left us
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Laurie Avatar
August 24, 2018 at 1:15 AM
G'day Joe … enjoyed your verse Joe. Dictators fear freedom for individuals can make choices then - thanks Joe - Lindsay
DiMino Avatar
September 7, 2018 at 7:00 AM
Hi Lindsay; thank you so much for the encouragement. It means a lot to me. Blessings my friend!
Ashley Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 9:59 PM
Indeed! A deep and thought provoking poem, Joe, with a great title as well. Beautifully expressed, especially your last three lines.. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan
DiMino Avatar
August 2, 2018 at 10:06 AM
Hi Susan; thank you my friend. Have a beautiful day!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 1:51 PM
Nice! A gem of a poem. xomo
DiMino Avatar
August 2, 2018 at 10:07 AM
Hi Maureen; blessings my friend!!
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