True Faith

by FTS Miles   Mar 14, 2005


Though tyranny of faith shall judge and burn,
Though hypocrites shall mark and spurn,
I shall not bow and forego my thought,
I shall not abase my will to any Bull wrought.

The dictates of men are not those of God,
The pogroms of men are not those of God.
No faith is final if one cannot question,
No truth is born without pause for reflection.

Seek with me fonts of unapproachable fire,
Seek with me all the Church condemns dire.
I shall bear with pride the brands of Rome,
I shall savor the study of forbidden tome.

The truth I shall seek and it shall find me,
The faith I shall forge shall be of lucidity,
And in so doing make of me Magdalene's strain,
And proclaim my stand amongst the Sons of Cain.

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  • 19 years ago

    by *~*Soldier Lover*~*

    Beautifully written, deep on all levels. I can see how it could be considered a love poem....great write!
    *~*Soldier Lover*~*

  • 19 years ago

    by FTS Miles

    Oh! Sorry, Jason. Thank you gracious and beauteous ladies, and noble, handsome gentleman. :)

  • 19 years ago

    by FTS Miles

    And by the way, thank you gracious and beauteous ladies. You honor me greatly. Not sure about the Messiah part, borderline or otherwise. Though I wouldn't have scoffed as have others at Mary Magdalene. ;)

  • 19 years ago

    by FTS Miles

    I know this may seem like an oddity of a love poem, but in many respects, while a stubborn questioning of what is considered faith, it's also an invitation to a special soul to walk a certain walk, live a certain life.

    And in that, it's definitely a love poem. ;)

  • 19 years ago

    by Elizabeth Ann

    Rhyme with bedlam, and your approach appeals with grace and romance. You're a borderline Messiah Miles ;)

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