John Freeman Poet Limerick

"the Mercy Seat"

Mercy Christ, I needed the sacrifice
My mind had need, of Agape advice
  I needed Christly project
  Of higher Cosmic logic
Revealed mind's carnal and sweetness, Love's spice

For: Poem of Faith Contest
In Honor of: Brian Strand

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Carolyn Devonshire June 17, 2010 at 12:17 PM What an awesome limerick, John! Don't know how I missed it earlier. You always tell it like it is, dear friend, even in limericks. Goes to my favorites. Love, Carolyn

Ravindra K Kapoor June 17, 2010 at 10:44 AM Beautiful words showing your great faith and love for God. My best wishes for the contest. I have placed a new poem Line life and our faith in God hope you would like it. Love and best wishes always .......Ravindra....John Freeman.

Andrea Dietrich June 14, 2010 at 11:13 PM yes, a nice one and I liked the way that first line used lots of rhyme with the "i" sound. Thanks for commenting to my blog too. Butterfingers are very tasty!!

Marie Harrison June 13, 2010 at 5:12 PM Wow, this is great! Very lovely John.

Lynette Chachere June 12, 2010 at 11:31 PM this is a wonderful poem of faith. hope will always come to us in return of asking for it, even if it may run short, there will be a new hope in its place.. good luck in the contest. ~Always&Forever Lynette

David Byrne June 11, 2010 at 8:51 PM Brilliant!

Michael J. Falotico June 11, 2010 at 2:58 PM good luck...wonderful write

Carol Sunshine Brown June 11, 2010 at 11:28 AM Your poetry was a pleasure to read today John. May your weekend be full of love,good health and loads of inspiration. The best to you in the contest. Love, Carol

Brian Strand June 11, 2010 at 7:36 AM Thank you for supporting my contest John.Rgds Brian

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 11, 2010 at 6:50 AM WOW Moses a really good Limerick for the contest... u could say u have been quite inspired to reflect such a great message.. I always enjoy.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"

Nick Bagnall June 11, 2010 at 4:43 AM Good luck in the contest

Mitch White June 11, 2010 at 4:21 AM This is very cosmic and full of faith- both- excellence- You have inspired me to enter also Smiles

Sara Kendrick June 11, 2010 at 3:33 AM Should do well in the contest in all that strong competition...Good luck...Keep the creatiive pen flowing...Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara

Mitch White June 10, 2010 at 10:57 PM Nice poem John

Dr.Ram Mehta June 10, 2010 at 10:07 PM A wonderful write on Faith. Good luck in the contest, John

Poet Destroyer A June 10, 2010 at 9:38 PM love your poem of faith, enjoyed, and good luck on the contest...smiles:)