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What I Missed

I walked in confusion,

searched without eyes to see;

very lonely mission,

my journey to be free.

 

I followed others footsteps, 

all a different size;

unable to walk their path,

so many failing tries.

 

Their faith appeared so true.

What was wrong with me?

Was I meant to walk alone,

life of misery.

 

I've read the bible several times

all seemed so unclear,

so many different views

filled me with despair.

 

One night I sat in quiet

gazing upon the sky,

asking questions to myself,

Who are you and who am I?

 

In stillness, I felt a peace

I had never known,

quiet whisper softly said;

you are not alone.

 

Where you stand at this moment,

determines what you view;

there are many different versions,

there is only one you.

 

To find the answer to your question,

who created earth;

deep within your being,

is the answer to man's birth.

 

One tree has many branches,

not one is quite the same;

different pieces of one,

from which they all came.

 

All going in different directions;

what you can't see,

is the root of all creation,

through you, you find me.

 

 

 

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  • Nice

    well I myself don't enjoy religious poems but this one was alright when i began reading it hooked me a little but like i said not a big religious poem lover so my verdict on this poem is that it is well put together the words showed your emotion well done it has potential.


  • Antipodi
    June 24

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    You have a searching soul well expressed in this verse wonderful questions many ask and there are answers an excellent write dear poet


  • isaacokumu gold member
    June 24
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    well written poem, the first stanza blew me out, lol, very convincing as well, i like it " what you can not see is the root of all creation" very true, but we humans like sensual things to believe, the one who believed without seeing will be bless, will live a happy life although they are lonely, good luck in the contest

  • This is a beautiful take on the prompt give best of luck and thanks for entering!


  • Poetess12
    May 5
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    I like the message that I get from this poem. It is so true.

    Thank you very muchfor your entry.


  • Life is a Beach gold member
    November 30, 2008
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    I love this so much!!!! It is so beautiful and full of truth. I had this same journey myself. I too have sat in quiet contemplation trying to discover what is true.
    "One tree has many branches,
    not one is quite the same;
    different pieces of one,
    from which they all came."
    I consider this poem of yours a real master piece!
    Pam


  • Denerica silver member
    November 24, 2008

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    Loved it! It just renders true about what we would question...struggle with and how He answers...Blessings.

  • liitle-miss-troubled
    November 24, 2008
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    so beautiful!

    your poems are such a delight to read, this one is my favourite of your works
    i personally do not beleivwe in god as one person
    i beleive there are many spirits out there who came together to create the earth but this poem is so true and the meaning behind it is very strong.. great job (:


  • Swangrnv gold member
    November 23, 2008
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    AWESOME!!

    WOW, again you astound me..excellent rhyme excellent flow..exceptional message.


  • Mariana gold member
    November 22, 2008

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    A beautiful and thoughtful poem...
    My fave lines:-
    'One tree has many branches,
    not one is quite the same;
    different pieces of one,
    from which they all came.'
    Well done
    Mariana


  • dustytiger
    November 22, 2008

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    i have to say that this is truly amazing, and inspiring, it has so much meaning behind but it is not at all in your face, which is what i was looking for, thank you so very much for entering


  • Providence
    November 22, 2008

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    "I followed others footsteps,

    but all a different size;

    could not seem to walk their path,

    so many failing tries."

    Wonderfully done...we cannot follow a dogma, a book or a path of another, but must each blaze our own!

    Bravo!

    Marianne


  • Rovingone gold member
    November 22, 2008

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    Very nicely turned and easily digested. This is the sort of poem that can teach you something, though we all learn the same things at our own pace. Through ourselves we do find God, how true.


  • Haygood gold member
    November 22, 2008
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    I really liked this one.

    I'm a sucker for a good rhyme. I could almost sing this one. A job well done!!!

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