I have faith
I know this because it's shaken
That couldn't happen if it didn't exist.
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I have faith
because today I got out of bed and that cup of
coffee burned my mouth letting me know I am alive.
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I have faith
because the fear and heartache that wakes me in the night
though still there in the morning- the sun returns.
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I have faith
because I question everything yet
still walk on knowing we aren't alone.
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I have faith
though I lack total knowledge, I'm relieved
because a God that I understand would be too small.
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I have faith
our actions are willing choices of good or evil yet still we
walk among each other on our journey home in merciful time to change.
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I have faith
as turmoil swirling gives rise to terror and panicked confusion
I cry for help and my heart knows it's heard.
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I have faith
Sure that it's real: hope persistent without perception
Bending grace across the void and into my spirit.
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I have faith
because when hope is slim and love is conditional
faith lights a candle to welcome them home.
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Judey Kalchik
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Comments (10)
Get it Judey! I loved every word of it! Very inspiring! 💪🏾🌸
well written and well said truly love this, Ms Judey
This was so beautiful and emotional. Loved your poem!
Well & faithfully said, my friend. My favorite line: "because a God that I understand would be too small." Though the way you end it: "I have faith because when hope is slim and love is conditional faith lights a candle to welcome them home." comes about as close as anything can to it.
This was so beautiful, Judey!! It felt relatable, it mad eye smile and most of all it made me feel like this journey isn't mine alone!! Thank you for this!!
Judey I really enjoy reading this, the walls we build that may hold us back, but we break them down knowing we can carry on.
Nice work! 🕯
This is so meaningful and beautiful!
proof of faith in the small mundane acts of living. of waking. of breathing. of resisting.
Good job as long as we faith in ourselves and others at least a few that is all that is needed.