Rob Carmack Poet Haibun

Son of Man

Forty-four years ago, a weekday afternoon altar call started to pull me out from the noise of this world.  Your patience taught me out of ignorance and forgave me in trespass.  Started to understand your passion when your father blessed me with my own son.  The borrowed thorn from Paul’s side becomes our own cross to bare Jacob’s ladder.  I just wanted to know the truth and it was given to me on the way to the life.

Six thousand years from Eden,
Gethsemane’s blood
still whispers of your Ghost.

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Written:  07.08.20 — 07.12.20
Contest: My Faith
Sponsor: Regina Riddle

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Sara Kendrick July 28, 2026 at 7:34 AM Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go with this one about our Lord and Savior. Thank you for sharing it with us. Sara K.

Ralph Sergi August 27, 2020 at 11:54 AM A great gift so biblically said Rob Carmack August 27, 2020 at 5:30 PM Thank you Ralph. I will never forget it.

Michael Tor August 25, 2020 at 6:25 PM Heartfelt truth written here my friend. Such a worthy win, congratulations... Rob Carmack August 27, 2020 at 5:28 PM TY Michael.

Estela Canama August 19, 2020 at 9:22 PM This is quite mysterious, yet wonderfully made! Rob Carmack August 21, 2020 at 4:04 PM Thank You Estela. It is one of the oldest memories I have.

Jan Allison August 9, 2020 at 2:26 PM beautifully penned Rob, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Rob Carmack August 9, 2020 at 3:38 PM TY friend, sending a big hug from across the pond.

Andrea Dietrich August 8, 2020 at 4:46 PM wow, I can see how this won, Rob. Congratulations! (came looking for your pet poem and found this one instead!) Rob Carmack August 8, 2020 at 9:31 PM Thank you my dear friend. Pet poem still in progress.

Pashang Salehi August 7, 2020 at 10:40 AM This is a Beautiful expression, my friend Rob Carmack August 7, 2020 at 9:27 PM Thank You Pashang.

Aditi Mishra July 28, 2020 at 2:17 AM Completely thrilled by reading your muse Rob! You narrate a poignant tale of faith with such rigor that it captivates my senses with blessings. Congratulations on your win! :) Rob Carmack July 29, 2020 at 6:45 AM My thanks Aditi.

Brandy Nicole July 24, 2020 at 5:20 PM "The borrowed thorn from Paul’s side becomes our own cross to bare Jacob’s ladder" Oh my. I am wrapping these words gently around me. Blessed we are. Truly. I wish to place this in my favorites. Your thoughts touch my heart. ~ Brandy Rob Carmack July 25, 2020 at 5:12 PM It seems so long ago, but it really isn't. So much has happened and changed since then, but not him. The closer I get the more amazed I become. Thank you for reading, faving and commenting.

Regina Mcintosh July 22, 2020 at 7:39 AM Congrats and thank you for entering this wonder. I love it. God bless you Rob Carmack July 22, 2020 at 6:45 PM Regina - I want thank you for inspiring me to try a new form and for my placement. God Bless You and your family.

Robert Lindley July 19, 2020 at 6:14 AM Truly excellent poetry, clear evidence of faith, its power and the blessings of Light shone and the promised fulfilled. A very definitive fav for me my friend. God bless... Rob Carmack July 22, 2020 at 6:44 PM Thank you Robert. I am glad how it turned out and glad that you liked it too. God Bless you my friend.

Mark Koplin July 14, 2020 at 6:38 AM Very well written my friend. Good luck on the contest! Another great poem! Thank you for sharing. Rob Carmack July 14, 2020 at 10:54 AM Thanks buddy. It's been a good couple of days.

Laura Leiser July 12, 2020 at 11:07 PM Beautiful verse, Rob. So glad you are a believer! :) Rob Carmack July 14, 2020 at 10:53 AM TY and God Bless you Laura.

Caren Krutsinger July 12, 2020 at 5:00 PM Very beautifully remembered and penned. Rob Carmack July 14, 2020 at 10:53 AM Thank you Caren.