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Herbert-Trust Me

Faith is never blind Faith's someone to trust, and to find - when circumstances must ! Note: This quatrain form is labelled after and inspired by a verse from George Herbert(1593- 1633) poem 'Discipline.'It has the rhyme scheme abab in 5/5/3/5 syllables.Here is that verse by George Love is swift of foot Love's a man of war and can shoot And can hit from a far

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/30/2010 5:57:00 PM

Great write. Most of us need to grab hold of this faith at some point in our lives...Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 5/30/2010 5:36:00 PM

enjoyed

Constance La France

Date: 5/30/2010 7:10:00 AM

I really like this form and your words, and that of George Herbert are inspiring. I have rated it a seven. This quaitrain form is truly, lovely. Constance

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/30/2010 7:05:00 AM

Great definition of faith in your quatrain, Brian. It's all about having someone whom you can trust when you need a friend. Nice work! Love, Carolyn