Emile Pinet Poet Quatrain

I Want To Believe

A child with twisted limbs and a smile;
displays a faith he's held from the start.
Although every day is a trial,
he praises God with all of his heart.
It's hard to believe.

A wino quotes from the book of God,
proclaiming that Jesus has saved him.
And proves faith roots in the poorest sod
under God's light, no matter how dim.
He came to believe.

A boy from the ghetto 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.
She needs to believe.

I see how the forgotten and poor
are desperately struggling to cope.
Yet, despite fate closing every door,
their unwavering faith gives them hope.
They choose to believe.

Behind all the rhetoric, I find:
I wish to be loved and understood.
And in my soul or subconscious mind,
there's an innate desire to do good.
I want to believe.

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Line Gauthier March 14, 2018 at 2:55 PM Authentic and real. Awesome, Emile. Emile Pinet March 14, 2018 at 3:14 PM Thanks Line, I welcome your input and appreciate your time my friend, Emile.

Skat A October 18, 2015 at 4:41 PM Emile, Nice to see you on Silent One's winning list. Congratulations on your win. --SKAT Emile Pinet October 18, 2015 at 7:43 PM Thanks SKAT, I appreciate you support and encouragement. Emile.

L. J. Carber October 16, 2015 at 7:55 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 October 16, 2015 at 11:03 AM Thank you Len, I appreciate your taking the time to comment and supply me with your insight and encouragement. Emile.

Alexis Y. October 16, 2015 at 7:03 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 October 16, 2015 at 11:04 AM Thank you Alexis, I appreciate your comments and encouragement. Emile.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma October 16, 2015 at 1:54 AM Congrats on awesome win with this exquisite write Emile! Emile Pinet October 16, 2015 at 11:05 AM As always Upma, I am thankful for your friendship and support. Emile.

Viv Wigley October 16, 2015 at 1:12 AM A great piece of work, Emile, and a fave for my collection, many thanks. Congratulations. Regards, Viv Emile Pinet October 16, 2015 at 11:06 AM Thank you Viv, I appreciate your unwavering support and encouragement. Emile.

Michael Tor October 15, 2015 at 10:58 PM Emile great win my friend!!!!!!!!!! Emile Pinet October 16, 2015 at 11:08 AM Thanks Michael, your friendship means a lot to me. Emile.

Diane Christian October 15, 2015 at 4:08 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 October 15, 2015 at 9:28 AM Thanks Diane, I appreciate your comments. Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong October 15, 2015 at 3:41 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 October 15, 2015 at 9:29 AM Thanks Connie, I appreciate your comments and support. Emile.

Michael Tor October 15, 2015 at 1:12 AM Emile I believe. This write is an excellent entry for Silent One's contest. Best of luck. Emile Pinet October 15, 2015 at 9:30 AM Thanks Michael, I appreciate your comments. Emile.

Highwave Brian October 14, 2015 at 9:39 PM They believe because He is real, He lives. I believe too. I can attest to him working in my life. He loves me. I hope one day you to will believe. Emile Pinet October 15, 2015 at 9:30 AM Thanks HighWave, I appreciate your comments. Emile.

Jill Spagnola October 14, 2015 at 9:01 PM Horrific truths, and yet I too want to believe, jill Emile Pinet October 15, 2015 at 9:31 AM Thanks Jill, I appreciate your comments. Emile.