Anil Deo Poet Free verse

Promises

I
Quote by Poet:  Time may be relative, but not an earthly friend; appointments and promises must be respected in what remains of human civilization.

II 
Father Joe DeMino brought a word
In time, without time -
The promises given by God
Are huge, beyond boggling the mind
No fairy story, or "happily ever after,"
Can match Jesus' promises
(Ephesians 2; John 14-17, Matthew 11)

III
John the baptizer was a great prophet
When beheaded by Herod
Jesus mourned. Yet said before he was dead:
"Of men born to women, there is none greater than John,"
- remember John's dad was a famous priest, too!
But Jesus promised us more:
"But he who is least in The Kingdom will do greater things than John."
What promises of gadgets & gold
Can compare with Jesus's promises?

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Lisa Ricci September 4, 2022 at 4:33 AM Hello Anil. Hi. This is wonderful. Truly. Promises is such a large word and I will leave it at that (smile). I hope all is well and that you are keeping safe. As always, you guessed it (another smile) Shalom Shalom Shalom coupled with Namaste Namaste Namaste. Love and Blessings always as well.

Vijay Pandit May 28, 2022 at 6:15 AM Your words of faith resonate in wisdom my friend. Anil Deo May 28, 2022 at 7:56 AM Vijaybhai dhanyabadh, many thanks for your ever-ready words of encouragement. shalom, shalom

Victor Buhagiar May 27, 2022 at 1:49 AM You know the story of John the Baptist well. Blessings. Anil Deo May 27, 2022 at 2:19 AM Thank you Victor. Blessings to U, always, as U uphold the Cross higher than any flag. Hallelujah

Bill Baker May 26, 2022 at 10:19 PM Answer to ? in III ... none. Excellent poem, Anil. Much wisdom and truth for us to enjoy. Thanks for sharing, my friend. Bill Anil Deo May 27, 2022 at 1:27 AM Coach Bill, Jesus sent U to have me keep on keeping on. This field among "townships & 'Clourwds' of Newtown' in S. Africa, is most challenging. A majority prefer the good life at welfare, state, or others' loss. Shalom shalom