Mystic Rose Rose Poet Narrative

Musings On Faith

Long ago I was born Catholic in a home smelling of Holy wax and Montreal 
family life was a communal fractal of worship as I drew closer to Mary's call 

Obedient to extreme I never questioned my Faith nor my doctrinal lineage 
I heard voices only Mystics deciphered, in this inner sanctum a lived as a sage 

Then at the age of twenty I left my hierarchical home to live abroad who knew,  
that a new day was dawning, I soon flew by the power of my wings, on cue 

one day I entered a Buddhist Temple for the first time confused and alone,  
I revisited this place after a long journey, and spiritually re-found my home 

I owed it to myself to find my own truth even if it meant shifting space  
so onwards I went into Sacred Silence as a devotee of United Grace  
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One lifetime I am on a Ferris Wheel laughing and eating cotton candy with my Father,  
and the next  I am on a  Dharma Wheel moving my penumbra light like an obedient daughter. 

Long ago I was a great Catholic girl in a home with family too loud and violent to feel safe,   
today I don't tag myself in any Faith, leaning towards Sacred Light  I am who I am, vouchsafe.

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Ink Empress October 24, 2023 at 8:49 PM Back to congratulate you on your win, well deserved sweet rose! Congratulations! Keep shining always! Your sincere voice is heard… Mystic Rose Rose October 25, 2023 at 6:29 PM Thank you for your deep appreciation dear Empress :)

Joseph P. DiMino October 18, 2023 at 8:55 PM I think most devotee's travel similar paths, independent seekers. You and God are a majority. Some people live one life at a time, sounds like you have lived many, a great spiritual journey this incarnation. Your religious preference is Truth. The way I see it anyway. Blessings. Mystic Rose Rose October 20, 2023 at 12:12 AM I do believe we have each our path to walk Joe, the best way to go about it is in a non-judgmental way, always stay true to your heart. love

Silent One October 16, 2023 at 12:06 PM Great musings my friend.. God bless you. Mystic Rose Rose October 17, 2023 at 11:01 AM You too dear heart :)

Sotto Poet October 16, 2023 at 8:28 AM Your storytelling skills are exceptional, and I am captivated by the meticulous attention you have given to the smallest details. The way you have depicted the transformation of this character is truly remarkable. Thanks for your comment on my page Mystic Rose Rose October 16, 2023 at 11:02 AM Thank you Sotto, I never discuss my religious preferences, but this contest asked for this type of sharing, glad you approved Vie

Ink Empress October 16, 2023 at 6:28 AM Ferris wheel to dharma wheel! What a fitting take on the prompt contest. You’ve written a great narrative. Your storytelling here is on point and i love the way you’ve described little things and how this character shifts, and your use of words that go with this is beyond excellent! Loved reading this Mystic Rose Rose October 16, 2023 at 11:00 AM Thank you Ink, I grew up my mom having a chapel in the house, you can only imagine :) I am accumenical today, I embrace all faiths, :)

Victor Buhagiar October 16, 2023 at 6:04 AM I may disappoint you, but I have always been a Catholic and never questioned my faith. Our Lady is my Mother. I cannot renounce her and her Son. But you have a conscience and God knows and sees all. So I send you my blessings whatever faith you have. Blessings Mystic Rose Rose October 16, 2023 at 10:58 AM I have not abandoned Our Lady nor Our Christ Jesus, I just feel they are not in competition they never were, in the old days it was deemed sin full to visit another Faith or denomination, I feel no guilt, and I don't participate in it anymore today. God is love in any denomination for me, I have a statue of Mary in my home and I still revere her since I was 12, I value your thoughts :) God bless