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Who Has Believed?

Donka Kristeva

Free verse
"Who has believed our report?"
Who is listening to the voice of truth--
restoring wholeness, making anew,
raising the dead hope from the shadowy tomb?
Who has awakened to His presence and might,
To I AM who's near, within and inside?

"And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?"
Who has believed, understood and received
God's power to heal,
His will to fulfill?
Who has been called to this hour's demand
to reach and take hold of the Savior's hand?

There is  a Healer and Lover of man's soul
He beckons the burdened and sick
to come and be whole.

About this poem

"Who has believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?" Isaiah 53:1 The poem is a meditation on this passage in Scripture.

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Written on July 30, 2023

Submitted by donka_k on July 30, 2023

Modified by donka_k on July 30, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme XXXXXX XXXXAA BXB
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 558
Words 114
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 6, 6, 3
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6 Comments
  • Ruthmahogany
    Ruthmahogany
    Beautifully portrays faith...
    LikeReply5 months ago
    • donka_k
      donka_k
      Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words.
      LikeReply5 months ago
  • alanswansea18
    alanswansea18
    Beautiful.
    LikeReply 15 months ago
    • donka_k
      donka_k
      Thank you for stopping by
      LikeReply5 months ago
  • Adroity
    Adroity
    This poem reflects on the themes of belief, healing, and divine presence, inviting contemplation on who has embraced the message of truth and experienced the power of God's love and restoration. The questions posed in the poem serve to provoke introspection on who has truly listened to the voice of truth, who has recognized the arm of the Lord at work in their lives, and who has responded to the call of healing and wholeness. The imagery of raising hope from the shadowy tomb and reaching out to the Savior's hand conveys a sense of spiritual awakening and redemption. The poem emphasizes the presence of a compassionate Healer and Lover of souls, extending an invitation to those burdened and in need of healing to find solace and completeness in divine love and grace. 
    LikeReply6 months ago
    • donka_k
      donka_k
      I couldn't said it better. This is a complete analysis of the poem and accurate interpretation. Thank you very much for this thoughtful comment
      LikeReply5 months ago
  • Abbykesington
    Abbykesington
    I love this poem... who has believed our report of a lover who is also a healer?!!! Thanks for the gospel in your poem. Keep sharing truth...
    LikeReply8 months ago
  • donka_k
    donka_k
    Thank you for your wonderful comment.
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • cokerrogers
    cokerrogers
    I love this, Donka. A beautiful expression of faith in the Lord.
    LikeReply 11 year ago
    • donka_k
      donka_k
      I am sorry that it took so long to thank you for your hear felt review. Thank you very much. God bless.
      LikeReply5 months ago

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