3rd Annual Poetry Challenge, #27

So it seems the theme of this week in my life is "Faith."  Oh not necessarily a relgious faith of any sort, though there's been some of that, too - more like a general faith - in mankind, for example, or in one's own self.  The funny part about this idea of faith, though, is that it's not been me who's been embroiled in it - but those around me.  I cannot help but to think of the times when I have struggled with some of the many aspects of faith.  If I could give advice to my friends, I would simply remind them that having faith is not easy.  It is often thankless, and yes, even painful, and occasionally, you will get burned by it.  BUT, having faith also keeps your mind and heart open to the many good things of this life.  For this, it is always worth having faith.  It is a gift.  So use it.  Keep your faith, my friends.  The reward is worth it, even though you may be battered about first.



I know not the merits of love,
for merits are to a man whan he holds dear.
And though I am not everyman,
I am to everyman akin,
to have tasted the delights of Love,
and eaten at the banquet of its bounty.
Yet I will not shy from it,
though I may die a thousand deaths in a single day,
so sweet its nectar,
so delicate and fulfilling,
that never shall I want for less than Love's fair vintage.


Thanks for reading,
The Fat kis