Exceptional poem Faith as I See It by michaelcahill Faith Poetry Contest contest entry

Faith as I See It                                     by michael cahill I’m just a thief with my own cross to bear and I’ve pain cutting deep and unignored. From this pit in the dark I’m unaware-- what good are words when silence is implored?   Favor me a moment of sweet grace. Shine a light of warmth upon my face! Kiss my brow, a moment’s pain erase.   … peace within my space … shield this pure disgrace   Within redemption, might a shadow hide-- a corner where stern judgment doesn’t view, where payment due and justice won’t deride? With humble, sad regret, I’d start anew.   If you believe it true--                             then do.     Recognized Author Notes This is the basic premise of my faith, Christianity, at least in my view. I think religion gets bogged down in details and the essence gets lost. I hope I'm relating the essence here. I'm tired of straight iambic meter, so I've varied it here and tried to add some punch in spots where I felt it needed it. Hopefully if you'll just read it without counting etc., it will come through as intended.

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