God Is Our Answer 1

God is our answer,
On the Mediterranean, 
When the sky darkens
On Palmyra or Cordoba,
When doubt sets in
On the ancient capitals,

God is our answer
When doubt sets in
On the stupid town,
On the country roads,
When the fruits rot
Waiting too long for our lips,

God is our answer,
When the books are burned,
Like straw or paper,
When the rose smells good
In the flower garden,
When the vine is precious,
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Dietrich Avatar
April 19, 2026 at 9:22 AM
When the fruit rots waiting too long for our lips. Wow. That's one incredible line of imagery. Finally found a poem of yours I never read yet!
Kendrick Avatar
June 15, 2024 at 8:47 AM
Yes, God is our answer, but most do not think so which is so sad. Thanks for sharing your faith-based work with us. Sara K
Rodrigues Avatar
May 3, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Very nice, Yann!
Emate Avatar
August 13, 2023 at 9:16 PM
This is beautiful, Yann in simple words. God is truly the answer in all that saddle. Nicely written.
Rolland Avatar
August 14, 2023 at 7:21 AM
thank you so much, emate
Maverick Avatar
August 4, 2023 at 11:03 PM
God is the answer Yann.' For as we turn Away, we disavow our connection to the Structure of both temporal and ephemeral Life.' Which is created around us.!! That includes All the eco systems.' If our spiritual force Is not aligend; intermeshed the whole thing Will unravel.' And God will allow it.!
Rolland Avatar
August 5, 2023 at 5:36 PM
thanks a lot, Joe for the supportive and "constructive" comment, This si very convincing
Buehler Avatar
July 29, 2023 at 8:50 PM
Beautiful words to live by, Yann. When God is your everything, you can do anything!
Rolland Avatar
August 5, 2023 at 5:34 PM
Thank you so much Evelyn, for the beautiful comment
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July 28, 2023 at 3:50 PM
God is our answer Yann, when we’re lost or afraid God will answer the prayers we’ve made… Belle
Rolland Avatar
July 28, 2023 at 10:22 PM
thank you so much Belle ( a french word that means beautiful) have a nice week end
La France Avatar
July 28, 2023 at 7:15 AM
Yann, wonderful, yes, it is really simple, God is the answer and we are never alone we have a friend in him !
Rolland Avatar
July 28, 2023 at 3:35 PM
Thank you Constance for the kind words
George Avatar
July 28, 2023 at 4:42 AM
God is our answer to all our problems, whenever we feel that we are beset with a difficulty ! Your faith in God shines, dear Yaan.
Rolland Avatar
July 28, 2023 at 3:36 PM
thank you so much Valsa
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