three saints

By mysticventures

Hindu, Christian and Buddhist

Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Theresa, the Dalia Lama

Truely, the saints of modern day man

Proof to all who would see,

That there is no one true path to holiness

and that each,

in their own way,

through their own faith,

can know god.


So where's the connection?

It's in the ego

Or rather,

the lack thereof.

For in sacrificing ego,

they have given themselves over

to their faith,

their spirit

their god.


They have shared with us

their godly strengths

and their human weaknesses

and have given us a vision,

of what could be,

if we but follow their lead.


And in so doing,

have shown the world

thru faith,

love,

compassion,

and humility

that in the individual -

god does exist

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Copyright 2004 mysticventures
Published on Monday, August 16, 2004.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • TaintedButterfly On Wednesday, October 10, 2012, TaintedButterfly (670)By person wrote:

    How ever did I miss this? Wonderful, poignant work. Bravo!

  • A former member wrote: life is simply faith. .. .breathing takes a leap of courage, and youve opened up the lungs for us with this write; amen. nessa

  • A former member wrote: Beautifully written as always and wonderfully expressive.

  • A former member wrote: God is within me, or else is not at all.

  • A former member wrote: Inside every piece of wood and under every stone.

  • TheLastDragon On Monday, August 16, 2004, TheLastDragon (69)By person wrote:

    I like the philosophy - there are many different paths to god. Great stuff.

  • Anth On Monday, August 16, 2004, Anth (1133)By person wrote:

    as having my own beliefs seperate from this,i respect it, and am impressed by the thoughts and of the way they are projected, clear to understand, impressive as ever

  • elisa On Monday, August 16, 2004, elisa (1616)By person wrote:

    I couldn't agree more:) we are very spiritual beings. beautiful philosophy:) elisa

  • OLd SouL On Monday, August 16, 2004, OLd SouL (734)By person wrote:

    think you hit the nail on the head with humility... I respect your views. :::OLd

  • NikesRain On Monday, August 16, 2004, NikesRain (1298)By person wrote:

    ..nicely done...and very truthful IMO. Well written and thought provoking to be sure.

  • mysticventures On Monday, August 16, 2004, mysticventures (538)By person wrote:

    I neither condone nor confirm any religion - merely I acknowledge the spirit within us all

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