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Have a Little Faith
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Zeigeist Member
since 2009-12-09
Posts 311Michigan 
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Have A Little Faith She had this way about her, that was very uncomplicated. Her love came without a long list of rules. Even as an adult, I would come to her with my grief and pain. She would hold me and just say, “Have faith honey, have a little faith” I think back to when I was younger and lashed out at her with my teenage emotion. She would just smile and say that she loved me. I didn’t think she understood me at all. I was wrong. She wasn’t a educated women, but wisdom comes from many aspects of ones life. She wasn’t what one would consider a beautiful women, but she must have been to be loved by so many people in her life. Not until she got sick, did I ever fully realize just how strong a person she was. Now sitting here at her grave on my little stool, I once again open up to her. I tell her my problems and struggles. When I am done. I close my eyes and look up to the sun and it warms my face on this chilly march day. I listen to the wind in the trees. I quietly whisper to myself, “I hear you mom” “have faith honey, have a little faith.” Zeitgiest. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I never got to be a teenager with my mom, though I know it would have been great, remembering the years I did have this poem really touches me at home thanks |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
I am deeply moved by this poem, my friend and fellow poet. It is part of that universal quality of motherhood that shines through the shroud that would darken the memory, but you remember her in the light of her love, and I'm sure it is what she would hope for. "Have faith, have a little faith." Oh, how those words can carry one through in the hours of darkness, uncertainty, and doubt. "For we walk by faith, and not by sight." Best wishes -- Art |
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viking_metal Senior Member
since 2007-02-02
Posts 1337In a Jeep, Minnesota. |
I don't feel worthy to post on this poem. It's really amazing. And personal. I don't have any other words I can say. Fall in love early, fall in love often. |
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Chalmette Guy Senior Member
since 2009-03-11
Posts 1257Louisiana |
This is heartbreaking, yet uplifting Z. I send my prayers out to you, and your mother. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Haven't crossed that bridge yet, my friend but my mom's in her 80's so know the day is coming. Hang on to the memories, they're what matters; that what she instilled in you and what you're seeing today, she always knew you would. Don't forget Moms and Dads have been there, done that, and knew who you were long before you did. cool write... j. |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
Losing a parent is the most difficult thing a child will ever have to face. We never want them to go away but they must. But if they know that we are grateful for all that they have done for us that can make the pain go away a little. -- Your words touched me in a time of need. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
YOu should be very proud of your ability to reach others the way that you do with your poetry. Lots to savor here...especially the thoughts of nurturing, positive reinforcement and support that is a very motherly trait. Dad's have that ability too...sometimes a little differently. Enjoyed this.  |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
An amazing poem....you are very fortunate to have had a mother like that. She may have been fortunate, also... |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Zeitgiest you have written a heart touching, Poignant poem my friend that really touched me. It brought back so many memories about my dear old Mum as well. You are so fortunate in having such wonderful memories of your precious mother. Take a bow and God bless. Lindsay |
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Zeigeist Member
since 2009-12-09
Posts 311Michigan |
Wow! I am overwhelmed by the many responses to this poem. When ever I read that my work has "touched" someone or "moved" them, it in return touchs me. Like most poets, when I first starting writing I just wanted to say what I had inside me, now 30 some years later I hope to reach others by putting my emotions into my work. With society today trying to portray us as being so different, financially, politically, racially, it is through poetery that we show that we travel many of the same paths through life and we are all connected in this grand universe. Thank you all for your kind words, they touch and motivate me. Zeitgeist. |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
You stir my heart with this beauty of a write. Youth is so impatient sometimes, and faith can be elusive, but mom's have a way of making all the difference when they love the way your mother did. Sometimes, it's just their faith in their children and always in their spiritual walk, but the tenderness evident so blesses! I loved reading this! Karen |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Zeigeist, This poem as a lot of popular appeal. Mother never mentioned faith to me, if she had, she would have had to explain what "faith" was all about. Thankfully we avoided all that. Bobby |
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Zeigeist Member
since 2009-12-09
Posts 311Michigan |
thank you Karen glad you liked it. Z. |
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Zeigeist Member
since 2009-12-09
Posts 311Michigan |
Yo Robert, Yes the poem does seem to be popular here at PIP, and as I replied earlier, I am overwhelmed and touched by that. It is for most poets I believe to have their writings well recieved whatever the venue. I believe some of the reason for the broad appeal of this poem is that I purposely left out any religious overtones to the use of the word "faith". It certainly could be read that way by the reader. But also it could just be read as faith in one self to be happy or solve the everday problems that occur. I'm not sure how you are using the word "faith" in your statement but if you mean it in a religious text then that is not all that rare. Many people live fine and productive lives witout religion. Being a kind and loving person isn't something that is exclusive to the religious. Either way, thanks for sharing with me fellow poet. Zeitgeist. |
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