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Question

What if faith spoke?

A lot is asked, suppositions given

treatises delivered, scripture quoted

with but a single word, one syllable…

faith.

Ubiquitous, clichéd, indulgent too,

ringing incessantly from pulpits

this word carries much of mankind

on a whim: “Just have faith, my son!”

And the doubters? Yes, the Thomases?

Damned they are according to some.

Prayed for by others, even burned.

“Oh ye of little faith…” Repent?

But if faith could speak, extend its hand,

would all come to see it work?

Would we then, at last forever know?

Or would we not want to know?

Perhaps the mystery and answers

are best kept hidden…

behind but a single word,

this word called faith.

Answer 1

I suppose without Faith this world would fall into itself. People must believe in this little word Faith, because without it, they would have to perhaps have to deal with the fact that maybe everything isn't as wonderful as faith would make it out too be. People are ruled by faith, its keeps them running--without it they would fall apart and cease to exist. Such a powerful word--Faith

Answer 2

I find faith hard to hold on to.  It is slippery.  Others, who are lucky, will disagree.  Good poem Neon.  

Answer 3

"Keep the faith"is an easy thing

to do, if one believes.

"Keep the trust" is another thing.

"We are not doubting God will do His best for us,

we are wondering how painful His best will be."  C.S. Lewis

Kudos! another pondering poem from you, Neonman. Amen

Answer 4

This is the real thing!

FAITH!

AMEN!

Answer 5

I really enjoy poems that make you pause and self reflect.  Faith is something most of us have whether it is faith in something, faith in nothing, or faith in the fact that we just don't know what to have faith in. I personally have faith...faith in God and the fact that no one has all the answers.

Answer 6

I never quite thought of it this way before - "are best kept hidden".  If we had the answers - there would be no reason for faith. ♥

Answer 7

"Hi!",

We all need a little faith in something, I believe it's one of those things that let us keep on striving.

WELL DONE!

Cheers : )

Answer 8

Faith is called a gift, one never given to me.  So I have to be true to myself.  Of all the saints, I love Thomas.  But I even doubt Thomas.

This is, as always, very well written!  Thanks.