I wonder what I am doing
In this field of argument
In this field of debate
In this field of division
I stand in this field of apologetics
With a poet’s heart
And this heart bleeds
A poet’s heart bleeds
Violently at times
In a world that has turned away
From the lens of truth
A poet’s heart feels so deeply that it
Crushes down
Unnoticed
In a sea of voices
A poet’s heart seeks meaning
In a world that claims
There is no final meaning
Just our own, isolated,
Solitary elucidation
What?
There is no thread that binds humanity together?
These voices are mistaken
For they do not see God
Weaving human hearts together
Through Jesus
Who left us with the holiest of gifts
The Holy Spirit
A poet’s heart knows
The Spirit of Jesus entwines
Souls of believers
Becoming His Bride
Wearing white, woven together
In the purest of pure
Love sacrificed
Love is the best apologetic
It cannot be stuffed into science scopes
Nor will it be measured biochemically
It is the sustaining force
Of the Universe
God is Love
—1 John 4:8
From one poet heart to another, thank you for blessing us with this powerful post. I walk with you through each word. May God continue to grace you with His light and boldness.
Thanks, Maria. We are kindred spirits.
Beautiful poem.
Thanks, Melissa! It is rare in the apologetic field to write this way – from the heart instead of the head.
Absolutely beautiful poetic words bursting forth from your heart filled with the truth of God’s Word and God’s character and God’s reality with all of its proofs. Thank you for this, Lisa! It’s so lovely and perfect!
Thanks, Melinda. You’re very kind!
I love this poem! I love that love is the best apologetic. So true! God bless!
Love transcends our material existence, despite the materialists who attempt to tell our human race that it’s just neurons firing off in your brain. Oy vey… I feel bad for those who actually believe that! Thanks for your comment, Nancy.
Your poem is so eloquent. You paint a beautiful and sad picture with your words. Thanks
Thanks, Yvonne. It makes me sad that so many people these days have lost faith in God.
Beautiful, heartfelt, moving words and images! Bravo, Lisa! I feel the weight of your heart in this matter I grieve so deeply at friends and family members who have been taught about Christ as Savior and LORD and yet they turn away from the greatest gift in this life and in the life to come. May our love and our lives leave a fragrance of Jesus that lingers and draws them to Him.
Thank you, Melissa. I never received a “bravo” before – this is a first! I am so blessed that it came from you. You are very generous in your compliment. And yes, my heart is heavy over those who cannot see the way we do. It is my motivation in apologetics to help people to see.