Fiery Faith

Fiery Faith


Flagging, floundering spirits
Are revived
In the labyrinthine landscape
Of the sea
Of faith.
Faith has a face
Transfused with wisdom,
Tempered by suffering,
Transmitting an air
Of the most fragrant fortitude.
Faith has a fiery, far-away look,
An incredibly fast-moving brain,
And an extremely determined air
Of dash and daring.
Faith has a flair for firmly believing
In the fruitful and ultimate fulfilment
Of all God's promises.
Faith is an inspiring breath of fresh air
In the dark, lonesome dungeons
Of doubt and despair.
Faith struggles to persevere,
Struggles to hope,
Struggles to endure,
Struggles to live.
Fiery faith
Always involves
A struggle with
The Unknown.

Miriam Jacob