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I Want To Believe

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A child with twisted limbs and a smile displays a faith that tears me apart. For though every day is a trial, he praises God with all of his heart. And I want to believe. A wino recites the book of God, proclaiming its message has saved him. Proving faith roots in the poorest sod under God's light, no matter how dim. And I want to believe. A child of poverty learns to steal, settling fights with a knife or a gun. And yet, his mom prays before each meal, thanking God for the gift of her son. And I want to believe. I see how the downtrodden and poor are desperately struggling to cope. But, despite fate closing every door, unwavering faith fills them with hope. And I want to believe. Behind all the rhetoric, I find, there's a fundamental need for good. And in my soul and subconscious mind, I wish to be loved and understood. And I want to believe. (Rhyme) 10/14/2015

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Line Gauthier

Date: 3/14/2018 2:55:00 PM

Authentic and real. Awesome, Emile.

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/14/2018 3:14:00 PM

Thanks Line, I welcome your input and appreciate your time my friend, Emile.

Skat A

Date: 10/18/2015 4:41:00 PM

Emile, Nice to see you on Silent One's winning list. Congratulations on your win. --SKAT

Emile Pinet
Date: 10/18/2015 7:43:00 PM

Thanks SKAT, I appreciate you support and encouragement. Emile.

L. J. Carber

Date: 10/16/2015 7:55:00 AM

I think I understand, Emile. I was an agnostic till I was 24, when I had an NDE while almost drowning. Yet even knowing the soul is real and that we all exist beyond this world has not made life easier (it was simpler actually when I was an unbeliever) but it has made it more meaningful. THAT actually is the problem: each life is a mystery, and has so much meaning we can only grasp a bit of it. If you want to believe, take the leap, and you may find your meaning, your soul, your God. len carber

Emile Pinet
Date: 10/16/2015 11:03:00 AM

Thank you Len, I appreciate your taking the time to comment and supply me with your insight and encouragement. Emile.

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/16/2015 7:03:00 AM

Emile, this is a moving piece. You have penned real life situations and I still believe. Great job! Congratulations on your win:-)Alexis 7

Emile Pinet
Date: 10/16/2015 11:04:00 AM

Thank you Alexis, I appreciate your comments and encouragement. Emile.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 10/16/2015 1:54:00 AM

Congrats on awesome win with this exquisite write Emile!

Emile Pinet
Date: 10/16/2015 11:05:00 AM

As always Upma, I am thankful for your friendship and support. Emile.

Viv Wigley

Date: 10/16/2015 1:12:00 AM

A great piece of work, Emile, and a fave for my collection, many thanks. Congratulations. Regards, Viv

Emile Pinet
Date: 10/16/2015 11:06:00 AM

Thank you Viv, I appreciate your unwavering support and encouragement. Emile.

Michael Tor

Date: 10/15/2015 10:58:00 PM

Emile great win my friend!!!!!!!!!!

Emile Pinet
Date: 10/16/2015 11:08:00 AM

Thanks Michael, your friendship means a lot to me. Emile.

Diane Christian

Date: 10/15/2015 4:08:00 AM

this is good, God says even if our faith is small as a mustard seed we will move mountains, he will come to you he will give clarification he is real, he is close, ask him to reaveal himself to you and he will God bless you

Emile Pinet
Date: 10/15/2015 9:28:00 AM

Thanks Diane, I appreciate your comments. Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/15/2015 3:41:00 AM

This is special Emile. You dont even have to believe, just ask and you will receive. Then it will be easy to believe. I feel so blessed to have been taught to have faith because I wouldn't want to.live without it. A great entry for the contest!

Emile Pinet
Date: 10/15/2015 9:29:00 AM

Thanks Connie, I appreciate your comments and support. Emile.

Michael Tor

Date: 10/15/2015 1:12:00 AM

Emile I believe. This write is an excellent entry for Silent One's contest. Best of luck.

Emile Pinet
Date: 10/15/2015 9:30:00 AM

Thanks Michael, I appreciate your comments. Emile.