In Faith Alone

In faith alone

This trust I place

All in the unseen aura

That fills the empty void

Within my weary soul

 

In faith alone

My hands are searching

Holding forth wrinkled palms

Allowing the cool rain

To dribble over them

 

In faith alone

Confidence is found

An answer to all once sought

The strongest tower of love

Shielding this tender heart

 

In fath alone

Above all unseen

The strongest ties are found

Across eternity

For the most powerful of all

 

In faith alone

 

Without sight, I see

Without sound, I hear

Without touch, I feel

Without proof, I believe

 

You can't see sadness, can you?

But you can see a tear

And you know sorrow

Is that hard, cold handcuff

That binds you through and through

 

You can't see happiness, can you?

But you can see a smile

A bright beacon of hope

Illuminating the darkest of tunnels

That stretches from cheek to cheek

 

You can't see love, can you?

But you can see two hands entwined

As a couple saunters through the street

With heads bent close sharing whispers

That tells of all things dear

 

In faith alone

This trust I place

For I know it's real

Just as I know Sadness, Happiness, and Love

Are all real

It's just a feeling like any other

This trust I place

In faith alone

Author's Note

2nd place in "What Do You Believe?" contest =)

Reviews

[Bear]

NOW, I truly believe!! ;~)
This is an eloquent write! All of life's details so, intricately woven amongst this poem!!
Thank you for sharing you vision!!
Sallie Bear

[Daniel]

Great write! I love how you demonstrate other things that people can feel but can't see, and show that even though a person can't see the feeling, they still know it's there.

This is definately a great read! =D Keep up the great work!

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Beautifully written. Your poem exemplifies what faith is all about. Congratulations on the win, a much deserved reward!

"Without sight, I see

Without sound, I hear

Without touch, I feel

Without proof, I believe" ~ Very nice!

[Bonnie]

Lovely! Much truth in what you write.

Good imagery and rhythm to this piece. It flows nicely.

[Rodney Ray Hatchell / U..]

I loved this writing I think it shows aside of you ,,that was hidden but wasn't meant to be . Keep up your Love for Jesus and mankind. GBU, RodneyRay

[AK]

There is no greater gift than faith. In it all things are possible, all things!

[Emily B]

This trust I place in Faith alone. A shining light. A beacon of hope. Up-lifting words.

[Argentina]

There is a lot of depth and emotion in this peom. Your explanation of faith is so beautiful, it made me think of myself and my faith. Its very nice.

Thanks:-)

Argentina

[C.L. Wilson]

this is perfect description of faith

a deep and heartfelt explanation of that which cannot see to those who are too stubborn to believe

I have a friend who needs to read this

[Fran Marie]

So well thought out and deeply expressed ~ Very nicely crafted write here!~Fran Marie