Following Simplicity
Faith is not stupid
But it has to be gotten
(Be-gotten)
And owned by anyone
I can’t think of an
Authentic tradition
In the world of faith
That does not have
Its scholars
Faith is smart
With aspects of intelligence
That keep generations
Dealing in the finer
Points of interpretation
And practice
This work is nuanced
And important
But faith itself
Can be caught, cared
For, and grown
By anyone
For the blind can see
The deaf can hear
The lame can walk
The path can be traversed by
Whoever each is now
Whoever each is not
In fact, the less the better
To possess
On the way of faith
March 19, 2016 at 2:29 am
It’s really hard not to get caught up in all things materialistic especially if society measures your success by your possession (and its brand, volume, size etc). I am guilty of pampering myself with worldly stuff too… Although I have to say my retail therapy helps me de-stress a bit sometimes. Great words, Christopher.
March 19, 2016 at 9:20 pm
I treat myself, too. It can help. My guess is that you are not possessed by your possessions. You like them; I think we’re supposed to. Thanks, Annie!
March 20, 2016 at 2:06 am
You’re welcome, Christopher. 🙂
March 19, 2016 at 1:36 pm
the simplest way is usually the best way…one of my mantras
March 19, 2016 at 9:21 pm
I think, when all is said and done, simplicity prevails. Thank you!
March 19, 2016 at 11:28 pm
I think so too 🙂
March 20, 2016 at 10:58 am
Wow. Yes. Faith is actually smart, and it is beyond the things you ask, as money’s worth is actually worthless in the eyes of God. Great poem, Christopher.
March 21, 2016 at 1:21 am
Thanks, Rosema. Not to say that having things is bad, because it’s not. But typically the less we have, the less there is to get in the way. I’m pretty sure that’s a message more for others than for ourselves.
March 21, 2016 at 4:52 am
That is true. I agree.