RSScheerer

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faith

they taught me to believe

and I do

but not in doctrines

or ideology

I believe in children

and their innocence

I believe in warm sunlight

against my skin

I believe in things

that I can touch

and taste

and see

and a few things

that I cannot

I believe in anything

that is beautiful enough

to deserve my faith

and a few things dark enough

to ignore

I believe in the power

of love

and hate

and emotions

that cannot be defined by words

I believe in life

and death

and a world

somewhere between them both

and I believe

that I have the power

to appreciate

my faith

and make you

believe it

too

— RSScheerer, Jun 08, 2008

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: Near Springfield, Illinois, USA

Favorite Poets: Sylvia Plath, Edgar Allen Poe, Merrit Malloy

Critiques

Janice Pearce

18 years ago

Ronda

Every line beautifully written, on Faith So much feeling and emotion here great poem!

RSScheerer

18 years ago

thanks, Janice

I was reminded that it had been some time since I'd posted any work. I'm glad you enjoyed this one. ~ Ronda

infinite_dwarf

18 years ago

Faith in the tangible is becoming more and more commonplace, I think. Your poem expresses that well. Really liked this one! ~Jess K. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~ "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson ~ "Tonight's forcast: dark, continued dark tonight, turning to partly light in the morning..." - George Carlin

RSScheerer

17 years 12 months ago

Thank you, Jess

The end result of a Catholic-raised child = me. ~ Ronda

leonard daranjo

18 years ago

Hi Ronda

Fine piece Ronda. You have chosen all the wonderful things to believe in - things that make life more worthy. A very practical approach. Take care ... Leonard

RSScheerer

17 years 12 months ago

Hi, Leonard

I think that's the first time I've ever been referred to as "practical" ... *laughing* Thank you for reading and your kind words. ~ Ronda

infinite_dwarf

17 years 12 months ago

Love the new piccy btw....

~ "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson ~ "Tonight's forcast: dark, continued dark tonight, turning to partly light in the morning..." - George Carlin

RSScheerer

17 years 12 months ago

blush

You don't think I look too b*tchy? LOL Thanks, Jess, you observant brain twin, you. ~R

weirdelf

17 years 12 months ago

Can I be a brain... well not twin, but collaborator?

The poem says it all, I sometimes refer to myself as a spiritual atheist or being pragmatically spiritual. I love the way you can express yourself so profoundly while retaining readability and accessibility. cheers, Jess p.s. the pic is sexy and don't fuck with me, not bitchy.

RSScheerer

17 years 12 months ago

You're already a collaborator

in my brain ... ... and I'm blushing over the pic comment. ~ Ronda

barbsdad2003

17 years 11 months ago

At least, Ronda, you don't ...

look like an old goat. And good for you. Dare I say I see thoughtfulness, earnestness, the slyest smile, alertness, pensiveness, a quite evident true-to-selfness, playfulness ... etc., etc.? As to your posted piece: precious. Thanx, Chuck PS: This post oughta rate some fives. Come on, folks, don't be shy ... or stingy!

RSScheerer

17 years 11 months ago

Thanks, Chuck

Your "old goat" comment just cracked me up. There's a story behind the reason, and I think you just convinced me to post a silly/stupid little piece that I wrote after a strange personal experience with a goat a few weeks ago. We live in the country, all flat and fields. Somehow, a stray goat managed to find its way into my yard around 10:00 one evening. The poor thing must have been partially blind, as he was albino. I found him bleating and running in circles beneath our motion light. Yes, I video-taped it. No one would have believed me if I hadn't! At any rate, I took so much teasing for it that I eventually wrote a silly (rhyming!!!) poem about the encounter. That's my goat story. Thank you for your constant support regarding my writing. I appreciate all your comments - although so many comments about my new picture have me nearly convinced to replace it with some scary hag! I don't take compliments well, but thank you. :) Best, Ronda

barbsdad2003

17 years 11 months ago

Yeah, I don't blame you ...

for wanting to replace your pic. I take back anything nice I said about it. Now, there! Feel better? Gosh, I should hope so. Yours again, Chuck PS: Incidentally, I've already (just now) visited your goat piece ... and left my drop (er, I mean comment, or p'raps two) while there.

RSScheerer

17 years 11 months ago

Hey, Chuck

8P ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ *raspberries* *grin*