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The Corinthian Ode 13:13

The Corinthian Ode 13:13

To have the gift of language skills
And speak the words of every land
But lack the gift that’s given free
It’s as a cymbal clanging shrill
To not possess the gift of Love

And prophesize all mysteries
Or move a mountain with my faith
Relieve my tenure to the poor
I know not what will profit me
To not possess the gift of Love

For love is patient, love is kind
It does not brag nor is it proud
It angers not nor questions wrongs
Truth is sought and evil spurned
For Love is always their to win

With faith and hope, Love always guards
Someday these gifts will pass away
But Love is always hear to stay
As I child I played with toys
And then one day discarded them

My mirrowed gaze is vague to me
The image of my God is blurred
But someday his face will be clear
faith, Hope and Love will remain
But the greatest of these is Love
Based on Corinthians 13:13

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November 1, 2016

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Daniel Turner

Date: 11/2/2016 9:35:00 AM

Beautifully written, Ralph. So many wonderful lines in this poem. Most definitely A7

Paloma P

Date: 11/2/2016 5:12:00 AM

I googled The Corinthian Ode 13:13, do you know your poem comes up? :) That said, this writing is beyond phenomenal Ralph, each stanza could stand alone and still have merit, I'm particularly fond of the second. Good luck with the contest. 7+

Ralph Sergi
Date: 11/5/2016 6:47:00 PM

Hi Paloma: Thank you for your kind comment. I read it at my daughter's wedding but unfortunately Brian wasn't into bible verses. but this poem will serve as a memory to me.