Yet Another Fighting Word

Faith, indeed, is all the reform that is needed; it is itself a reform. - Thoreau

mountains and valleys

penthouses and alleys

psalms and proverbs

water and wine

a reason and a sign

genesis to revelation

alpha and omega

birth to eternity

words to live and die by

all that lies between and within

i said, "amen" thinking the war was won

i was wrong

that's when the battles really begin

lines blurred

prayers slurred

heaven's elusive password

i turn the stuck-together pages of faith for

yet another fighting word

Author's Note

"The words which express our faith and piety are not definite; yet they are significant and fragrant like frankincense to superior natures." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Ken Simm.]

Profound and intelligent. And I totally agree. When it comes to faith articles are never definite.

[Pete]

thank you ken. the proof is always in the pudding so to speak ... :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

It's easy to see the quote by Thoreau has made quite an impression here. Your thought process always staggers my mind, Pete.

[Pete]

thanks kelly. when thoreau was living people thought him eccentric if not crazy. Now, looking back, he was a genius and a man well ahead of his time who dared to go his own way and live life on the fringe rather than with the masses ... :)

[1809 Black Plague Decem..]

Hellos, good morn, a big battle,
seems futile,
love the last 2 stanzas, powerful, :S ----Maynard

[Pete]

thank you for sharing ... :)

[1809 Black Plague December]

most welcome, Dear

[Arundass TP]

A play of words. Meaningful lines. Good poem.

[Pete]

such kind review. thank you ... :)