Road to Galilee

Dedicated to my Father.

Road to Galilee

By

Carlos Lorenzo Estrada 

Upon the road to Galilee

came upon a man that asked of me

Greetings, brother, can you spare

A simple kindness filled with care

I've traveled long this wretched road

Of burdened loss and troubled soul.

My sorrows wane in misery

I've lost my faith and will to be.

I've nothing left; my love is gone

A broken heart that can't move on.

But if you could be... oh so kind

To ease these troubles in my mind.

I pondered 'pon the words he said 

Took pity on this man instead 

For what is gained should I deny

A righteous virtue in solemn cry 

I will be the rock you rest upon

A comfort rain to cleanse the wrong 

The light which shines the road ahead

A voice of hope in words unsaid.

Take these wings I give to you

With Angel's love to guide you true

For let the path of righteous glow

Lead you to the love you know...

With opened eyes you'll come to see

Upon this road to Galilee.

Author's Note

Rarely has anything written itself more then this piece of writing. I can't really take credit for it. As stated many times before I am agnostic. But it does not mean I am lacking in spirit. I would contend it makes me more spiritual because I'm willing to view faith objectively. I have a profound love for the writings of faith because they aspire us to be better, to not be afraid to reach our greater nature. It's in our best humanity we love our best way; and truer to ourselves. We are all on the same road in this journey and I believe that this poem speaks of that road. Are we the man, or the angel? Or perhaps both, for only you know your own path on that journey. And in the endwhere it shall lead. I will see you there, where I will be waiting...

Reviews

[Dave]

We don't all have to be "rocks", but we can at one time or another be the helping hand when needed. It cost nothing to be kind, it costs so little to be charitable. Kindness is needed more and more some find it easy to give while so many keep it to themselves to be squandered frivolously.

Take care - Dave

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Yes in this day and age people find it easier to be deplorable then kind to one another. We have become indifferent to the suffering of others and care only or our own selfish gains. 600 thousand and counting proves this. If we can't even see the value and worth in each other what does that say about us as a society. If we refuse to recognize the suffering of others then we lose a bit of our own humanity as well. We can not allow for our vices to become virtues. Because then hatred wins, and a society will cease to exist. If we can't see ourselves in the suffering of others then what does that truly say about us. We are currently living our worst nature while this poem speaks of our better nature. Strip away the religious connotation and you see the true humanity of this piece. Brotherhood and love. That to me as an agnostic is its true meaning. Thank you my friend for your thoughts.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

My dad was my rock...I was able to lean on him most of my life...but in the end, the roles reversed...
And I was his rock.

I miss him so much...and hope to see him in the next life, if there really is one.
j.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Jacob, I echo your sentiment. It is my hope whether if we simply become particles in the ether or if there is something greater beyond this life I wish my father had found his peace. Thank you my friend for sharing your thoughts.

[Samuel Dickens]

The way I interpret this, a destitute man has met Jesus on the road to Galilee. Although the language isn't Bible-like, the spirit and general message seems much the same. I used to go to church and read the Bible, but have lost faith in the institutions called "churches" created by man. I love what Gandhi said about Christianity. (paraphrasing) "I like this Jesus of yours, but his followers are so unlike him." Additionally, I will never be a member of the jury that decides anyone's fate--therefore, I'll not judge anyone of other faiths. I appreciate folks like you who are more spiritual than religious. Great words to dwell on, Carlos.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you, Samuel, for your thoughts. I love the Gandhi quote which I tend to lean more towards as a personal belief of my views in faith. I am much like you as well I won't judge a person for their faith , but I will point out their blatant hypocrisy. Anything that brings a person closer to their better humanity I am for. I may not believe in it as a personal philosophy but if it makes some people good then more power to them. I so appreciate the thoughts you have given on this piece. You truly have read this with an open mind. Thank you my friend.