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Zeitoun

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Appearing on the roof in blazing light dove-like escort circling her crown her radiance lit up the Cairo night and from it's cooling stillness woke the town. In wonderment and awe the people came believers and the Godless side by side witnessing healing of the blind and lame rekindling of faith so long denied. The government and scientists all strove to solve the smoke and mirrors high above no earthly agent could they find who wove this vision bathing them in life and love. No evidence of practise to deceive so all that's left for man is to believe.

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Caycay Jennings

Date: 7/8/2016 10:51:00 PM

I believe, I believe, but I didn't know what you meant until I read the comments below. No longer ignorant, the write has miraculous legs and beauty, perhaps even the power to convince the naysayers. Lovely Sonnet ... CayCay

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/10/2016 1:05:00 AM

Thanks, CayCay, I really ought to bolt a photo onto the poem, too. Viv x

James Inman

Date: 7/8/2016 9:45:00 AM

Had to do some research on this one Viv that led me to some other interesting reading. Well written.

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/8/2016 2:47:00 PM

If this happened yesterday, with internet media, it would be interesting to see how the world would react, James.

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/8/2016 9:14:00 AM

Love this sonnet my friend. Truth, far too often, confounds the blinded and the deceived. Miracles happen around the world daily but are ignored.. Top flight sonnet.A7

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/8/2016 2:46:00 PM

From you, a huge compliment, Robert. I trust you are keeping well, by the grace of God. Best wishes to you and yours, Viv

Paul Callus

Date: 7/8/2016 8:48:00 AM

I too was not aware of this apparition, Viv. After reading this poem I looked it up and read about it; very interesting! By the way, we have a town in Malta called "Zejtun"; it got its name from the Semitic word 'zejt' meaning 'oil'. // paul

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/8/2016 2:48:00 PM

Interesting, Paul- any possible connection with the acts of the Apostles, with St Paul being shipwrecked on Malta?

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/7/2016 12:38:00 PM

- There are things one must see to believe, many are looking for miracles - Lovely written, Viv - Nice to see you :) - hugs //Anne-Lise :)

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/7/2016 10:52:00 PM

Thanks, Anne-Lise. The apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary was in 1968 and lasted for several days, though not many people seem to be aware of it. Viv x