Jesus of Mali



The persecution of those of the faith.
Christ said he shall have hardship and persecution.
Isis has arisen as a stark attrosity
From Syria? From Egypt's old?
Isis has long been a persecutor.
Nothing new in this.
Solomon said nothing new has risen. He was right
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Submitted by lewis findley on January 22, 2016

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Scheme ABCCDEC
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 254
Words 46
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 7

lewis findley

Lewis Findley is an obscure american poet from Savannah Georgia best known for his work at the Starlite cafe from 2001-2013 where he penned "to have marched with the man of SIN" referring to Isaac Newton, and "Lady Godiva , The Raven" more…

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