A Thimbleful of Seeds

This was originally going to be given the title 'Dokun' .... which consists of a pledge, an oath and creed... or 'Some Men Have Religion #2'......

A Thimbleful of Seeds

 

Some men have their faith

Some men have a way of life

I have a

Thimbleful of seeds

A fistful of weeds

A pledge an oath a creed

We call it Dokun

 

Some men reach for the moon

Some men clutch at straws

There are those I know

Who would gladly die

For what they most believe in

Love and life are my religion

And I would not hesitate

To die for those…………….

 

Reviews

[sette]

and it is worth it by every measure

[Neville]

I think you are being kind... thanks... N

[jacob erin-cilberto]

we have to be willing to die for what we believe in...if we are...then what we live for is worth it.

[Neville]

and how very true is that folks..... many thanks jacob and true...... N

[Jimmy Yetts]

Yours is an ancient religion forever worthy of adherents.
A perceptive piece of work.

[Neville]

Bless you my friend.... your visit is very much appreciated and I thank you for it.... Neville

[Lydia Shutter]

Love and life....worthy causes to fight for indeed. This is the religion anyone can believe in. So lovely. Lydi**

[Neville]

Bless you dear Friend, I am well pleased you smiled upon these words of mine, and of course the message they contain....... Neville

[Mrudula Rani]

You have the best philosophical outlook on life and your religion is love! No wonder you have such a kind and understanding attitude towards all. Neville, it is a pleasure to read your mind and getting to know you.

[Neville]

Likewise my dear friend........I do so enjoy your visits......... N

[Mrudula Rani]

It's entirely my pleasure.

[Neville]

..................x

[barleygirl]

This is one of the best ones of yours I’ve read so far. This is an amazing statement. I love the way you present alternative views that you seemingly disagree with, but not condemning or judging these other ways of approaching one’s beliefs. I love the title, so I’m glad you landed on that. I feel my faith is a thimble of seeds becuz I’ve studied a number of religions & spiritual followings over the years, gathering a little bit from here & from there, the things that make sense. I just never had a name for it & some tend to think I have no faith becuz I don’t follow some recognizable norm. This is a brilliant piece of writing, nicely persuasive, albeit with a “down-home” conversational tone. This gives people permission to follow the spiritual energy that resides in each/all of us, instead of following something dictated from the outside (((NUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Neville]

I am absolutely both honoured and thrilled by the glowing praise you have bestowed on me and these words of mine... thank you so very blooming much Margie......Neville

[barleygirl]

You're just a blooming thimble of seeds!

[Neville]

nah, my vasectomy saw to that.....x

[barleygirl]

Come to think of it, I was fixed years ago!

[Neville]

we are both sorted then.... N

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

“Love and life are my religion...”-inspiring line Neville and I stand with you on it. Your poem is strong and passionate and pure. “Dokun”, a new word you have taught me. Thank you for all.

[Neville]

My pleasure Annette and I thank you for the visit to this page and true..... Neville x

[Chris Shaw]

Words well spoken. Echoes my philosophy on life. Love of life and love of family will always keep my heart ticking, and I too would lay my life down for either if necessary. Great words Neville, a very meaningful write. When you are fighting for your life, that's when you start to understand your purpose in it.

Chris

[Neville]

Much appreciated Chris & true....... N

[SleeplessVolcano]

Yes, we all need a cause.....You used a very striking image.....when we have that limitless resolve, we do not need enough to see us through any hardship......we will storm any challenge with a mere thimbleful :)

Great poetry.

[Neville]

Many thank you's for touching down and considering these words, much appreciated..... Neville