Reason A. Poteet Poet Terza Rima

I Am One Peculiar Person

entry for Constance La France's contest:
Write a Beautiful Terza Rima

 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation,
a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him
who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;  1 Peter 2:9

The very hairs of our heads are numbered
and Jesus has called us to be faithful. 
Forgiven, with fear I am no longer encumbered.

Is it so peculiar to render the choice
to praise our Prince of Peace for deliverance
from darkness?  His Spirit strengthens my voice.  

I'm grateful, yet with restraint, to have the chance
to share my faith with those who spurn God’s good grace,
not deterred by their questioning glance.

Beforehand, without onslaught upon their space
I ask the Lord to lead in my approach.
Sometimes I sense, “Wait, don’t speak face to face.” 

“Lighten up! This is not the time to encroach,
Show, don’t tell,” counsels my Coach.

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Andrea Dietrich May 8, 2026 at 8:17 AM Sage advice about proselytizing. It's hard these days to really know how to approach people. Very well written and congrats

Sara Kendrick May 5, 2026 at 4:27 PM Back with congratulations on your faith-based winning work in Constance's contest. It is good to know that you among the many who have accepted Him as their Savior. Way to go. Thank you for sharing this beauty with us. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith May 5, 2026 at 9:19 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful/powerful "I Am One Peculiar Person" write. I love your ending. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win...............