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Fueled By Belief

The neophyte apostle Thomas,
was filled with doubt and inhibition.
Knowing Christ had died,
his faith began to flounder.
For Judas’s lecherous betrayal 
had transformed faith’s flame
into embers;
left to smolder in his heart.
He saw Jesus’s death
as Divine Providence,
and the rumors of His resurrection
as bombast! 
He nursed a dolorous heart;
broken by grief.
But, when he looked upon the face of Jesus
and placed his fingers in His wounds,
he wept tears of joy;
fueled by belief.


(Free Verse)


06,02,2019
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Hamilton Avatar
June 21, 2019 at 12:32 PM
Thanks Emile for your entry, and congrats on a fine placement!
Pinet Avatar
June 21, 2019 at 3:22 PM
Thanks John, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Sergi Avatar
June 3, 2019 at 8:10 AM
I entered this contest as well but you have exceeded with a very biblical sample. Congratulations on my part, Emile!
Pinet Avatar
June 3, 2019 at 8:31 AM
Thanks Ralph, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
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