Audrey Haick Poet Free verse

The Sermon On the Mount

He knew the time was nearing
When he would have to depart
So he preached his last sermon
In open space, atop an Olive Mount 
He fed those present one simple meal 
Made sure that they had had enough
Softly, blew the wind through the silence
Then his voice echoed throughout the valley below
For the many gathered there to hear
He knew there would be lean times
Bitter times of war and peace
The many times spirit and flesh would clash
For he had been into the future 
And knew of these battles to come
And like a loving Father 
Anticipating his absence from his children
Gently, he admonished them to keep the faith
Praying that each one would grasp
These way to live in the spirit
Potent ways to reach God's Kingdom

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"Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven"... 
* To read the rest of the 8 Beatitudes and sermon see Matt: 5: 3 - 7 (KJV)

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Wilma Neels April 20, 2011 at 9:07 PM A lovely write to meditate on this morning Annalise, love Wilma

Gwendolen Song April 20, 2011 at 10:22 AM A prayerful write. I'll just skip reading devotions today and read your work. Uplifting and guiding. Gwendolen

Nette Onclaud April 20, 2011 at 5:10 AM i almost missed this, anna.. a touching write which restores my spiritual balance.. so tenderly rendered! if for a contest, winning wishes with hugggs! :)

James Foulk April 17, 2011 at 7:48 PM yes the Sermon on the Mount, one of the best. if only we could all live by what Jesus preached that day. i see you read the KJV, the best version of the Bible. this was a great and moving piece you penned. thank you for reading Made in Heaven and for your kind comment.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 17, 2011 at 6:04 PM I recently printed out the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount and was going to post that passage ..but this is so beautiful and u have stated one fo the very best from the Book of Matthew ..my favorite evangelist and apostle... may u enjoy along with your family the holiest week of reflection and a super Easter celebration my friend..

Debbie Guzzi April 17, 2011 at 2:28 PM blessed holy days Anna [second line from bottom spirit ;)] Light & Love

Carolyn Devonshire April 17, 2011 at 11:51 AM Even though I remember this passage of the Bible well, you really brought Christ's message to life in your poem, Annalise. Surely Christ knew he was dying to save saints and sinners alike. He knew there would be war and that humans would lash out at each other, but still made the sacrifice. A timely and moving write as we celebrate Holy Week, dear. Love, Carolyn

Dr.Ram Mehta April 16, 2011 at 2:05 PM Lovely devotional thoughts on faith, Annalise

Timothy Brumley April 16, 2011 at 1:40 PM Hosanna, Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord... for his is glad tidings. A lovely poem Annalise, and then He left us and sent His holy spirit to comfort us. Keep the faith and it will keep you, and thank you for you comments.