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Copyright Protected, ID 12-1696-518-27
All Rights Reserved, 2024, Constance La France
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Written, December 28, 2024
For the International Contest, Recogition
Sponsor, Unseeking Seeker, Judged 01/04/2025

Fifth Place

The Poetry of Exile—James Joyce, Rumi & Adrian Rice — Steemit

Line of inquiry: Feel free to agree, disagree or elaborate on the following affirmation, based upon your own beliefs or realisation of the eternal truth. “Mistaken that I was this body-mind, I succumbed to desire and fell to fear but on choosing pathways loving and kind, light of God in heart began to appear and truth of my true essence became clear, which made in God’s image, is living light, gripping us in rapture of bliss delight.” Unseeking Seeker ____________
I was faithful, went to a Catholic school with nuns; Oh, they were very mean, there was no kindness ever or caring. I admit that this turned me away from the church, and I have lived a thousand lives since I did that; but, I am back to believing, for one day God visited and shone his light on me ! I was so sick, a long time in the hospital; Wandering halls one day, I saw a double door that said chapel, Inside was a cross on the wall, art and statues, bibles were scattered here and there so I took one; The bible opened to Isaiah 43.2, and what I read has changed my faith and how I live life ! I felt God's light, it entered me and filled my soul; and since then it shines bright, I knew in that moment I would get better. And now there is a flame that burns within me, when sick he holds my hand giving me strength; when I am afraid God is close, I feel his light shining on me wherever I may go or do !

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Date: 1/4/2025 3:52:00 PM
Just beautiful, Constance:-) Now I know you better spiritually. Congratulations on your win!
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Constance La France
Date: 1/5/2025 5:00:00 AM
Edward, thank you for the compliment, comment, and congratulations~
Date: 12/28/2024 12:15:00 PM
Constance, your poem speaks volumes to my heart. One church after another, so many religions and winds of doctrine have blown my way. There is always some truth, but cruelty and falling short of God as well. We get broken and rejected there, but not by Him. Isn't it wonderful to know that God, the Father is with us wherever we go. His Word is alive in His Book speaking to us. His marvelous works uttering praise through creation. How wonderful our Father's love shown to you through the dream! <3
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Constance La France
Date: 12/30/2024 1:53:00 PM
BJ, thank you for the wonderful comment and compliment, appreciate ~
Date: 12/28/2024 3:58:00 AM
Hi Constance, I believe in God but not religion, God is your spirit and soul God is love. xx
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Constance La France
Date: 12/30/2024 1:55:00 PM
John, I am sort of the same, I don't need a church to pray to God ~
Date: 12/28/2024 1:46:00 AM
I'm glad that you know God. I love Him so. Jesus is everything to me... God bless you and prayers, love, Gina
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Constance La France
Date: 12/30/2024 1:57:00 PM
Gina, thank you for visiting my poem, God is my protector and friend and I love his son Jesus too, with those two watching out for me, I am safe, God bless, love ~

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