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faith is believing in advance what will make sense only in reverse

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Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/27/2023 3:05:00 AM

This is brilliant. We can never understand God because He is immense and we are but a grain of sand. Blessings.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/27/2023 4:41:00 AM

well said, Victor! I agree...we should never underestimate God. We diminish him in our own humanness. have a blessed day, Sara

Sam Scott

Date: 10/26/2023 7:30:00 PM

Faith in those things unseen is always a challenge, but what I love about poetry is that we learn of the deeper hope, love, faith, even doubt in others.. that we are all struggling at times too.. Poetry connects us with those deeper things we share, and acts as the mirror you so eloquently speak of, Sara. I like this on a deep level :) Fav

Cynthia Vipond
Date: 10/30/2023 5:15:00 AM

M absolute pleasure, Sara x

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/27/2023 4:43:00 AM

wow, thank you same for your comments about faith. You're right, poetry connects us and allows us to see our shared humanity, both our frailties and our strengths. Yes, I believe they act as mirrors. I humbly thank you for faving my poem. I appreciate you doing so. Grateful beyond words. Enjoy your weekend, Sara

John Lawless

Date: 10/26/2023 2:48:00 PM

this dwarfs the horse and carriage conundrum.....let the torment begin..nicely done Sara as I believe that any poem that stirs us to think, question, inquire or wonder is a rousing success.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/26/2023 4:05:00 PM

I appreciate the comparison between the horse and carriage. Made me smile, John. I appreciate your visit and your thoughtful comments about my poem stirring folks to think, etc. You're most kind. Have a splendid evening, Sara

Di11y Da11y

Date: 10/26/2023 10:10:00 AM

So much to think about with this one despite its simplicity as a concept. I find myself flipping back and forward regarding what I should have known... How different things might pan out if we acted with faith rather than impulse. It's often easy to see the consequence of a decision as you are making it but so easy to choose not to think about where it will take you. I love this one and will fave as a guiding principle x

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/26/2023 1:37:00 PM

Wow, thank you for faving this poem. I agree. Sometimes I act too much from impulse and not from faith. I'm learning, though. My mother used to say "hindsight is 20/20." I appreciate your wise words and your ongoing visits. Have a pleasant evening, Sara

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/25/2023 6:26:00 PM

hmm this is a mystery to me, but I do believe that Faith should always come first and foremost Sara, your poems are short but full of meaning. :)

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/26/2023 9:29:00 AM

thanks for stopping by and for commenting "Mystic." I agree with you regarding faith. Faith is at the core of courage and hope. Without faith, we struggle. Enjoy your day, Sara

Paige Hind

Date: 10/25/2023 5:53:00 PM

Deep and wise...

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/26/2023 1:45:00 PM

thanks for those meaningful words. Appreciate your visits. Have a pleasant evening, Sara

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/26/2023 9:29:00 AM

thank you Paige for stopping by. I appreciate your visit and your comments. Sara

Eve Roper

Date: 10/25/2023 5:42:00 PM

Good Senryu, Sara.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/26/2023 9:29:00 AM

thank you, Ms. Eve. Glad you enjoyed it. Have a pleasant day, Sara