The Faces Of Fate

Here I am once again in my pot of prolong
Where the east meets the west
And they clash inside my chest
I listen to a new station that plays the same song
I ask him aloud
"God,is this all a test?"
If the north meets the south
And finds no breath inside my mouth
Please make sure they know
I tried my best
In the forest through the trees
For me awaits a stone
Where the lichen catches rain
And calls his home
That's where I'd like to be
In the shadow of the stone
So the lichen and the tree
Are not alone
But in life there will be hell
Where from heaven angels fell
Can you feel it?
Can you see it?
While under a dark spell?
Where I stand on this cliff
And my toes kiss its lips
I'll lean into the wind
Putting all my faith in him

Reviews

[Thegingerninja]

I love this I'm not sure what you mean but I love it it's beautiful

[Mr. Lopez]

This represents some very dark days that I wasn't sure that I'd survive. I'm a simple person with simple joys. One being bouldering.one of my favorite places is a small cluster so unassuming boulders tucked away and hidden by the pines. A place that had never seen the touch of a climbers hands prior to mine. It is my secret rock garden of zen, a magical place where you can hear the breeze coming through the pines long before it reaches you. Under the weight of the world in my dark days, I'll close my eyes and take myself back there. And IF I were to succumb to the pressures and not survive, then that is where I would like to be laid to rest. Yet, in this poem, I have not fully given up. Toward the end I accept that we as humans will always face these trials that have us feeling as though we are standing on the edge of life's biggest cliff with our toes on its edge. But, for me.... Standing on the the edge of uncertainty, instead of trying to step back, I lean forward into the wind accepting my troubles and put all my faith in God. "This too shall pass" and so it has. Just the fact that I posted this poem is a testament to the passing of those dark days and of my triumph into the light. Thank you for stopping by my friend.

[Tony Jordan]

This recalled to me the temptation of Christ in the desert during his 40 days there by the devil.
'Jump' - surely He will save you? - the devil taunted

A loss of faith - a wobble - explored very well Mr Lopez.

[Mr. Lopez]

Thank you Tony. And yes in dark times we just have to put our faith in God that these dark seasons will pass...and for me they have. Thanks again for reading and leaving a comment.

[Tony Jordan]

Welcome Mr Lopez

[Coyote Poetry]

Powerful and honest journey in the words.
"While under a dark spell
Where I stand on this cliff
And my toes kiss its lips
I'll lean into the wind
Putting all my faith in him "
The above lines are needed often in a long life. Need faith and hope to keep us focus and on the right road. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Mr. Lopez]

Thank you for reading. That's exactly what the poem is about. Having the weight of the world on you, wishing to be somewhere other then under it's pressures, being put to the test, standing on the edge and putting all your faith in God that he's got you. Thanks again.

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked this poem. A soft lesson in the word and you are welcome.