Invisible Shield

The Ashanti, of Ghana, say that "rain beats down
upon a leopard skin, but it doesn't remove the spots".

Methinks that right they are, if we imagine rain
as everyday challenges, risks and dangers,
and leopard skin as our inborn faith.

As long as we look upon God as our "shield",
we will always be "dry", as we walk in this path
that we call life; a journey with no end......
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Merryman Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 8:29 PM
Insightful and thought provoking! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
Kimathi Avatar
May 31, 2014 at 10:30 AM
Thank you for your kind applause Kim! Sorry for my delayed reply; I thought I had replied all the comments, lol....
A   Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 12:18 PM
Hi Teddy, :) Congratulations, wonderful winning Umbrella poem. Enjoyed my BFF's winning list..... luv LINDA
Kimathi Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 12:10 AM
Thanks Linda! You have such a beautiful heart and kind words! ^_^ <3 <3 <3
Mehta Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 2:03 AM
My congratulations for writing this lovely poem, enjoyed it, teddy
Kimathi Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 9:35 AM
Thank you always for supporting my writing Dr. Ram Mehta! :-)
Kendrick Avatar
April 2, 2014 at 3:13 PM
Congrats on your winning work..Way to go!!! Sara
Kimathi Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 9:33 AM
Thanks for your applause Sara!!!! :-)
Gorelick Avatar
April 2, 2014 at 11:47 AM
In my opinion this is one of the best. congrats. BG
Kimathi Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 9:32 AM
Thanks for your applause and reading me Barbara! ^_^
Andresen Avatar
April 2, 2014 at 11:41 AM
- Hey Teddy - Congratulations on your win in "Umbrella" contest Sponsor Leonora Galinta - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Kimathi Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 9:30 AM
Lolest!!!! Sorry Anne Lise. Thanks for your ever sweet praise. Have a lovely day! ^_^ <3 <3
Kimathi Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 9:29 AM
Thanks for your kind praise Dave! :-)
Gasun Avatar
April 2, 2014 at 10:22 AM
My warm and hearty congratulations on this brilliant piece and win my dear friend Teddy ! Thank u so much for your loving support. More blessings! Biggest hugs! Love lots always, Leonora
Kimathi Avatar
April 2, 2014 at 10:50 AM
Thank you, Leonora, for your kind applause and welcoming to your wonderful poetry family! :-)
Dietrich Avatar
March 28, 2014 at 8:20 PM
wow, this is a great metaphor!! GOOD writing.
Kimathi Avatar
March 31, 2014 at 12:40 AM
Thanks Andrea! ^_^
Pettit Avatar
March 28, 2014 at 7:28 PM
As long as there is water, there will be life. God created everything. Good write.
Kimathi Avatar
March 31, 2014 at 12:38 AM
True, Robert. Life is based on duality. Thanks for your kind words.
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