I would die a poet
Pilgrim from a burnished land
Remembered for humour, compassion and love
Claimed by many as a friend.
Let those sharing holy bread
Drink also from the chalice
Seeing God's truth
Knowing the joy of salvation.
In childhood
A voice called to me
And I hear it calling still.
This one gives a very peacefull feeling to be honest, also its simplicity is in fact the art here, short but not too short and with just that amount of emotions that we need to get, like it :)
I really love when you write like this right here, whatever you do, don't lose this! Beautiful, nothing more.
'My world rests upon the belief of a loving God. ' Ian, I share this with you. I see this in all your poems. Therefore, I love to read you. +10 as always regards anjali
i tend to disagree with an earlier comment that said this piece was 'very deep'.It's a pretty straightforward and appealing 'message', and after reading Colin's bio, it puts it into some context.As someone struggerling with their own spiritualism, i was touched by the simpleness and clarity of the last three lines.Altruism is my own personal path toward a higher being(whatever he/she may be) and i have a feeling i might learn a few things, if i continue to read Colin's words.
In childhood A voice called to me I hear it calling still.Colin Ian Jeffery! Most beautiful! 5 Stars full. God's Blessings in Abundance, Colin Ian
Fun read and prophetic. A combination worth thousand picture. Thanks for sharing
The poet made me speechless! Faith with which he welcomes death, is unmatchable.
The voice of the Shepherd as many of us hear. Thank you for this gem.
Lovely poem shairing.i enjoy your poem......10++++++++for it
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
nice work.. death is a beautiful thing if we die peacefully..