Beata Agustin Poet Rubaiyat

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Beset with trials, challenging faith’s might
heart faces quandary toward peace-flight
while being checked of disposition poise
falling out against equilibrium height.

Reaching forth welcoming steadfastness’ quay
I quiver; thus, from sailing angst I pray
bouncing back, moving on from failure pain
clinging to my Anchor along the way. 

With revival perfume of sweetness scent
my grateful spirit, propped from being bent
confesses midst humbling earnest penance
purging selfishness for service ascent. 

Smiting false humility --- oh, quaint pride
that’s vain boasting my soul does try to hide 
I yield fantasized platinum awards
striving to please God; in His love abide*.

*John 15:10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.

February 18, 2021
3rd place, "Mind Your P's and Q's" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Michelle Faulkner; judged on 3/6/2021.

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Linda Alice Fowler March 8, 2021 at 6:16 AM Beautiful Beata. :) Congratulations on the win! Linda

Joseph May March 8, 2021 at 4:19 AM Wonderful write Beata, Congrats on your win

Jan Allison March 6, 2021 at 4:20 PM You wove the words in excellently Beata:-) many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan x

Michelle Faulkner March 6, 2021 at 9:29 AM Beata, your use of the required words is skillfully done, especially 'revival perfume' and 'quaint pride' - however I do think, out of respect for those who don't share your religious belief, you shouldn't include the Bible quote, at least not for poems you enter in contests, but never the less it is a lovely poem, congratulations and thank you for entering~