Honorable Chivalry Poem by Dorothy Kardas, Psy.D. Th.D.

Honorable Chivalry



Within each soul imprint divine...
And, baptismal dignity radiating splendent light -
The Life of Holy Trinity...
Life must ascend from waters of purgation
To virtuosity of sounds... of sky-high illumination
The interior, high-priced bond with Glorified Unifier
Transformation glorious in the Light of one's life -
The night and day, ardent, blazing Fire...

The one who, as promised, reigns -
Professedly day after day holds firmly sway -
Is no other than the untiring servant of others...
Safeguarding out-of-this-world mental poise
By triumph of values rocklike, unshakable...
Captivated by loveliness of holiness -
Charity's life-giving drive and liveliness;
Neither can bear inner nor outer rebellion -
(The hardnosed, heartless, secular hellion) .

Infectious and towering is courage
Erected on rock of humility,
Virtuous valor - the martyrs' blood -
The seed of fruitbearing Christians...
Saints - most trusted, endearing and winning defenders
For their luminary and fire is the Glorified Unifier.

Conscience has rights only because of Sacred Duties...
Espousal of deeds fostering harvest abundant for all
The sacrosanct, awe-inspiring moral heroism
In place of unawakened reflection, lethargic affection,
And the mushrooming of evil...
The harsh darts from the tempter's dark arts.

Belief in You... is unutterable regeneration
Still, religion is not merely consolation;
A solitary exaltation, sealed off
From bread of affliction or thorn negation
Evasion of duty, self-exemption or self-justification.

Faith remains crying for battle, a piercing Sword
For grandeur of Truth and Love enduring...
Neither bookish pedantry nor oversimplified religion!
Faith is a Sword - Undying Word - Triumphant Sword!
Severing... exterminating... maleficent mass discord.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Frank P. Lester 20 May 2009

'Conscience has rights only because of sacred duties'... absolutely true! Your poetry is packed with deep meaning... it reveals a digested experience and theological and philosophical erudition. It speaks volumes... Thank you Dr.10!

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Jay Pappalardo 17 April 2009

Again, this is true genius at work! ! ! I had to re-read this profound work a few times to appreciate more the full meaning of it. Faith brilliantly depicted that is incredibly demanding yet ALWAYS liberating and uplifting. God bless you for your concern for souls, and thank you for sharing your God-given wisdom! 10! ! ! ! !

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Mary Jose-Phoenix 16 April 2009

Another masterpiece with great depth of meaning and wisdom written with exceptional skills and deep theological perspective. Each thought needs to be taken seriously and contemplated upon thoroughly. Great, great, great work! ! ! God bless you! Love, Mary

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Max Steiner 25 March 2009

Christian love and wisdom radiate from this poem... love and wisdom that transform and renew us. Great work written with an extraordinary clarity and conviction! 10!

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