Holy Storm

 

Those cries in the night

are angels lost in the dark,

blinded by faith

instead of following blind faith.

The world is capable

to twist you Cain

with so many not Able

to feel the Human spirit.

A beacon of light

gets caught inside

a black widow’s web,

but a crack of light escapes,

that is all it takes to light the way

when you accept patience as a virtue.

So the next time you hear an angel cry

prepare for the thunderstorm

by standing under the cloudy sky.

Reviews

[shallimarRose]

blinded by faith instead of following blind faith... strong line..
also I liked "the next time you hear an angel cry prepare for a thunder storm"
great job Cowboy.. xo

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so much xo

[Kenneth The Poet]

Art knows no theology, that's for sure.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

and Theology knows no art.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

blinded by faith
instead of following blind faith. -- thought provoking lines...

I like the imagery in this one; it's dark, but there is also the idea of patience and hope. For if there was no rain, the world would be a desert; the clouds always part...eventually. Well done.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much... that is exactly what I was going for.

[David Scott]

A strong bit of philosophy here. I feel like this poem is a gem!
Profound thought number one, "lost in the dark, blinded by faith instead of following blind faith."
I have spent years listening to "saints" discuss "faith" and you just nailed it in two lines...
Then you touch on the dichotomy of identical twins... Humanity condensed into such similar DNA, but the path so divergent.
I often wonder of culpable Able was in the attitude Cain had... I had two brothers. They could instigate Hell and come off looking like cherubs. Did the world twist Cain? God obviously felt he deserved to live and be fruitful. Still, he was twisted and he did murder. Now I wonder how long he stood in the rain...

Very thought provoking.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you for some deep food for thought.

[David Scott]

Geez... the water was so deep already I thought I was back a Crater Lake with this poem. You made me reach to grasp this thought late in the afternoon.

[Poetic Justice]

Jealous! Clever...not only have mastered the 'knock them out with the title' your irony is better than mine lol

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Oh I don't know about that, but thank you, glad you liked it.

[Poetic Justice]

Our hearts beat to the same drum! Loved it x

[M.E.Lyle]

I like how you throw in Cain and Able. Patients is a virtue we all need. Through our faith we have confidence that all things are possible we just need to be patient enough to wait. Wonderful words and thoughts.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Than you very much, it was a challenge to work them in creatively and in proper form.

[Sheila Kline]

There are times when it seemingly takes a Holy Storm to get us to understand the complexities of "religion", faith, and how it all works together to sink in. When we follow in faith, blind as we are, we are truly exhibiting what I believe is part of being Holy. The church has its place, organized religion has its place, but it is when we are able to understand and believe and follow that which we feel is our inner voice, we do not need to be in a church with a preacher present, or a priest.
Your thoughts are appreciated! And yes, the "brother to brother" references are excellent!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Why thank you so much young lady. Your thoughts are always valued.

[AYVID N]

Here lies the true message of the Bible. Not loud preachers threatening hell fires and screaming blue murder from lighted pulpits! No blind faith, but faith in the human spirit and hope and perseverance is what it will take to save us.

I have almost given up on organized religion after reading your writes. Thanks for showing us the light Dale.

Loved the Cain and Able reference.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you beautiful... giving up on organized reigions is good, just keep the faith in God

[AYVID N]

Of course Dale. Thanks for the enlightening read. Take care...

[Ravyne Hawke]

wonderful write and it leads one to ponder.. thinking is always a good thing. I like how you wove Cain and Able into the poem without turning the poem ultra religious. As I follow mindfulness more and more, I am learning to be patient in the now. I think this is what the Bible intended by making patience a virtue. It takes a lot of dedication to be virtuous. love this!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much... I am glad you caught the Cain and Able reference.

[Ravyne Hawke]

It was cleverly done.. caught my attention right away.

[Relic]

I like the play on words. Religion does cause us to look in the wrong direction, I know, I went to catholic school. I got smacked around a lot too by Sister Benignus. I'm leaning about patience but I still stumble. I'm thinking of taking up meditation again. Great work as always.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you sir, I was raised Catholic but thankfully never went to a Catholic school.

[Relic]

You lucked out. They taught me to be proper and nice. The real world is not proper and nice.