Son of Man

Forty-four years ago, a weekday afternoon altar call started to pull me out from the noise of this world. Your patience taught me out of ignorance and forgave me in trespass. Started to understand your passion when your father blessed me with my own son. The borrowed thorn from Paul’s side becomes our own cross to bare Jacob’s ladder. I just wanted to know the truth and it was given to me on the way to the life. Six thousand years from Eden, Gethsemane’s blood still whispers of your Ghost. ---------------------------------------- Written: 07.08.20 — 07.12.20 Contest: My Faith Sponsor: Regina Riddle

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Ralph Sergi

Date: 8/27/2020 11:54:00 AM

A great gift so biblically said

Rob Carmack
Date: 8/27/2020 5:30:00 PM

Thank you Ralph. I will never forget it.

Michael Tor

Date: 8/25/2020 6:25:00 PM

Heartfelt truth written here my friend. Such a worthy win, congratulations...

Rob Carmack
Date: 8/27/2020 5:28:00 PM

TY Michael.

Estela Canama

Date: 8/19/2020 9:22:00 PM

This is quite mysterious, yet wonderfully made!

Rob Carmack
Date: 8/21/2020 4:04:00 PM

Thank You Estela. It is one of the oldest memories I have.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/9/2020 2:26:00 PM

beautifully penned Rob, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Rob Carmack
Date: 8/9/2020 3:38:00 PM

TY friend, sending a big hug from across the pond.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/8/2020 4:46:00 PM

wow, I can see how this won, Rob. Congratulations! (came looking for your pet poem and found this one instead!)

Rob Carmack
Date: 8/8/2020 9:31:00 PM

Thank you my dear friend. Pet poem still in progress.

Pashang Salehi

Date: 8/7/2020 10:40:00 AM

This is a Beautiful expression, my friend

Rob Carmack
Date: 8/7/2020 9:27:00 PM

Thank You Pashang.

Aditi Mishra

Date: 7/28/2020 2:17:00 AM

Completely thrilled by reading your muse Rob! You narrate a poignant tale of faith with such rigor that it captivates my senses with blessings. Congratulations on your win! :)

Rob Carmack
Date: 7/29/2020 6:45:00 AM

My thanks Aditi.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 7/24/2020 5:20:00 PM

"The borrowed thorn from Paul’s side becomes our own cross to bare Jacob’s ladder" Oh my. I am wrapping these words gently around me. Blessed we are. Truly. I wish to place this in my favorites. Your thoughts touch my heart. ~ Brandy

Rob Carmack
Date: 7/25/2020 5:12:00 PM

It seems so long ago, but it really isn't. So much has happened and changed since then, but not him. The closer I get the more amazed I become. Thank you for reading, faving and commenting.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 7/22/2020 7:39:00 AM

Congrats and thank you for entering this wonder. I love it. God bless you

Rob Carmack
Date: 7/22/2020 6:45:00 PM

Regina - I want thank you for inspiring me to try a new form and for my placement. God Bless You and your family.

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/19/2020 6:14:00 AM

Truly excellent poetry, clear evidence of faith, its power and the blessings of Light shone and the promised fulfilled. A very definitive fav for me my friend. God bless...

Rob Carmack
Date: 7/22/2020 6:44:00 PM

Thank you Robert. I am glad how it turned out and glad that you liked it too. God Bless you my friend.