The Gestalt

In the beginning were the words—just eight, Brittle and apparently unrelated, Though mysteriously God was, As always, already there in the words. Then the words tenuously seemed to point to God. Soon there emerged a description of Him: He is the immutable and formidable Being! However bereft of faith I might have been before, Now demurely I approached the Almighty. Now that I had the sketch of the Divine design, My interlude of a prayer went up. And I hope to be answered. Come to think of it, the words Seem to have a gestalt divine! *** (Winner, Eight Word Challenge-5 Contest, sponsored by John Hamilton, Nov. 11, 2017)

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John Hamilton

Date: 11/4/2017 11:32:00 AM

Enjoyed the read very much R.V, thanks for entering this poem, congrats on a fine placement!

Ram R. V.
Date: 11/4/2017 5:08:00 PM

Thank you, John:-)

Lin Lane

Date: 11/4/2017 8:48:00 AM

There is nothing mysterious about God, and we can see that through his Biblical Word. Well done.

Ram R. V.
Date: 11/4/2017 10:26:00 AM

Thank you, Lin, for your encouraging comment:-)

Red Fiery

Date: 10/22/2017 10:22:00 PM

Hope is the most important thing in life and we all cling to every bit of hope that we have in our heart. Faith comes with hope too. I am so enlightened after reading your work! you have an effect on your readers ..cheers ~Red~

Ram R. V.
Date: 10/22/2017 10:32:00 PM

Dear Red (er..is that your name?!), thank you for your hearty comments. I hope to live up to your expectations:-)

Ram R. V.
Date: 10/22/2017 10:32:00 PM

Dear Red (er..is that your name?!), thank you for your hearty comments. I hope to live up to your expectations:-)