A Matterof Belief Poem by ivor or ivor.e hogg
A Matterof Belief
Bob Adamson an ordinary guy,
woke suddenly one night and wondered why.
He saw or thought he saw within his room
a radiant figure lighting up the gloom.
Enrapt in thought composing a report.
A question sprang to Bob’s lips quite unsought.
To satisfy his curiosity
he summoned up all of his bravery
and to being he made bold to ask.
What is that you write what is your task.
The being spoke without a wasted word
I write the names of those who love the Lord.
Bob said I will not figure on your list
because you see I am an atheist..
The angel paused before he wrote again.
Your god has granted free will to all men.
Each man is entitled to his own view,
it matters not your God believes in you.
14-Jan-08
I hope he's seen the light Ivor. I have a friend who is an atheist and although she is very kind and help so many people she still believes that there is no further life ahead. I feel sad for her really, but there you are. another enjoyale read from your pen. Love and hugs Ernestine XXX
Man's free choice..Such impact in this poem. Last line is brilliant! So enjoyed; D
'Each man is entitled to his own view, it matters not your God believes in you.' Beautiful poem. 10+
A spontaneous flow of interconnected thoughts and images around a specific idea, often determined by personal aspects which can remain automomous despite the integration of their contents. Thank goodness for diverse and alternative thinking which you've described nicely. Kind regards Aine I
This is wonderful Ivor. Abou Ben Adhem has always been a favorite of mine and you do such a fine job of updating it here.Coincidentally I just read Abou Ben Adhem aloud to my husband yesterday. Now I shall share your poem with his as well.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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Wow... I love how you told this story. It's deep and at the same time you make it sound as light as a feather (might that be an angel's feather I wonder?) Enjoyed! HG: -) xx