Wait

If I gave my service to earthly kings My arm would be a jeweled sky And I would worth my weight in rings Of gold and medals shine the eye Or earth would bow before. But here A great Creator, who unseen, bids Me wear my servant-hood and share The blistering burdens taunted amids The rabble rousing rancid crowd Where bragging of wealth is disallowed Except that in which I find you ... faith To labor, hope, and in the rabble wait.

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Oldcrow Poet

Date: 11/19/2009 1:28:00 AM

i love this...

Seventeen Dowdell

Date: 11/18/2009 7:25:00 AM

I love this poem. Deciding between Faith and earthly goods. Its amazing. Gy the way im a girl.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 10/22/2009 7:00:00 AM

Every now and then I peek in to see if one of my favorite poets has risen? Where are you dear hearted one? Light & Love

Marcia Morris

Date: 10/5/2009 4:33:00 PM

Very nice piece. Love your style of writing.

Sue Mason

Date: 8/10/2009 3:31:00 PM

Awesome write here, L'nass !! Been quite a long time since you've posted here at the Soup. Hope you return soon with more great writing !!

Anna-Marie Docherty

Date: 6/30/2009 11:37:00 AM

Strength of pen and faith I see here and a voice to speak of and share the knowledge you believe in too....A passionate piece, of effective writing again....Bravo!

Yoni Dvorkis

Date: 6/29/2009 5:21:00 PM

this is an interesting piece. has a gnostic feel to it, with the subject choosing faith over earthly delights, or your arm like a jeweled sky. love the alliteration with the rabble rousing rancid croud. not sure I understand why, or where, or when too I guess, bragging about one's wealth is not allowed. Unless the Creator wills it that way.

Charlene Bird

Date: 6/29/2009 10:42:00 AM

Another masterful write here L'nass, you definitely know how to deliver these power verses in style.

Jack Kenny

Date: 6/28/2009 6:02:00 PM

Really nice poetic style, thanks for your comments on one of mine, that I had to fix a bit. It would be nice if we really all were visionaries - then the world would truly be free of violence. Take care.

James Peranteau

Date: 6/21/2009 5:47:00 PM

In this fine poem here L'nass,..you appear to have passed the Kings of the earth, and find delight with your Creator enough to wait for your reward. I love this poem !!! james

Ernilando Tugaff

Date: 6/20/2009 3:55:00 AM

You did it again my brother. It's a greeat write.Ernilando

Adeleke Adeite

Date: 6/15/2009 8:08:00 AM

incredible write bro.i left you a soupmail and i am online now,

Date: 6/13/2009 6:07:00 PM

Intertesting perspective and good use of alliteration to forward this faith message. Much to think about here--a keep re-reading it trying to take it all in. Blessings to you for sharing your talent with us. Karen

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 6/13/2009 2:47:00 PM

beautiful write once more dear friend--charma

Naomi Jenkins

Date: 6/13/2009 1:48:00 AM

I love it! ''rabble rousing rancid crowd'' makes you want to spit with disgust as you say them. Read it out loud and it sounded even better!

John Rhinem

Date: 6/12/2009 9:54:00 PM

Smile~Ahh, "You Make My Heart Melt With Love For You~Just As I Am Sure That 'You' Do Soo Many Others!!!":):)~"You Were Born In Part To Be Here L'nass~And 'The Holy Spirit' Is Upon 'You' Greatly I See!!!":):)~And this beautiful write is filled with so much wisdom....Why gather temporal rust, when you can gather eternal gold!!?~Well, "Your Light" has burned, once again!!!:):)~So, "My Love To You All, Until The Ends of Time, John!!":):) Goodnight Dear Brother ~