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The Believer

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Draped in earthly woe,

her garments hang on bone;

she clutches her faith, a rarity,

as hunger keeps her going

through the blinding haze

of smoke-filled, putrid skies

and fields of wanton waste;

ashen dreams cross distant

ravaged, blackened lands

carried by the believer

in war-torn, bloodied hands;

and faithless, absent-colored eyes

watch her in weary silence,

until the sun goes dark.

 

 

Author notes

Image: Mother Teresa art print from Allposters.com
Dedicated to all our faithful missionaries the world over. Keep the faith!!

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  • Confusedboy
    January 4

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    Awwww, such sweet caring words about others who exert themselves, in setting fine example of brotherly love. Thank you for sharing.


  • Maxboy gold member
    January 3

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    Wonderful Cyn, you are a true missionary, spreading the word and keeping the faith.

    Beautiful


  • DolceVito gold member
    January 2
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    Touching

    Amazing write, vivid imageries.


  • BonnieQ silver member
    January 2

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    Exceptionally Good!

    This is an awesome poem, Cynthia! The visuals and emotions are exceptionally vivid: you place the reader by that believer's side. And, I know how she feels. Incredibly well written. God gives it His gold stamp!

    Much love in Christ, BonnieQ


  • Sunshine Always
    January 2

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    Puppy dog is right Cyn, these people are a true inspiration indeed. Lovely write my dear friend..Peace and love always...mal


  • Puppydog gold member
    January 2

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    VERY TOUCHING!!!!

    It is amazing how some can keep faith and hope and continue to go forward in face of hardships, sorrow and sometimes even death, those people are the true inspiration. 's


  • geckogirl silver member
    January 2
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    Cyn, you are amazing how you can pen like this time & time again.... clappies girl


  • arafura gold member
    January 2
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    Strong writing. The imagery is confronting and vivid. Bravo!


  • Ken-Maverick
    January 2

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    This is quite dark Cyn, not something i often read from you, but still well written
    All the best to you and your family in this new year

    Ken

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