Best Silas Poems
Paul and SilasThey were caught in town preaching The Word
And oh such anger had this always stirred
The magistrates soon had the two taken away
As they were stripped and harshly whip that day
Led away all bond in chains to be thrown in jail
Such force upon two men who...
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Categories:
silas, faith, jesus,
Form:
Rhyme
Silas Laughed Lastly.......On "the Death of the Hired Man" By Robert Frost“Poor Silas, so concerned for other folk,
And nothing to look backward to with pride,
And nothing to look forward to with hope,
So now and never any different”.......Robert Frost
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Feeling old bones resist the labor of harvest
One last time Silas has returned, alas this time for good
To earn...
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Categories:
silas, introspection, life, on writing
Form:
Free verse
Paul and SilasIt was grim and gloomy
Devoid of hope for freedom
They were bound and thrown
Into man’s maximum security
After severe beating and humiliation
In utter hopelessness
But God was still saying something
And so they did not give in to fear
But chose path of prayer...
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Categories:
silas, allusion, bible, blessing, christian,
Form:
Free verse
To Some ExtentTo some extent
My existence is being questioned
For the choices I've made
My dreams are being queried
For watching me sleep and still dream
My conscience is being crucified
For the horrible horrors I've accepted in life
My heart is being broken
For the unhealthy living and uncertainties
My soul seeks refuge
For all...
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Categories:
silas, africa, anger, betrayal, dark,
Form:
Free verse