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The Reason I Was Born
Entry three of ten for "The Bard's Hall ContestOpen in new Window.
This entry was inspired by the "Blogging Circle of Friends Open in new Window. prompt for DAY 2034
There are two great days in a person's life - the day we are born and the day we discover why.
William Barclay

The Reason I Was Born

He who is the Pen of the Almighty1,
Revealed to me the reason for my birth,
Written in words of exquisite beauty.

Awestruck my spirit rose in joyful mirth,
Proclaiming its undying gratitude
To know the reason it was born on Earth.

This knowledge expanded my certitude,
It increased from a tiny mustard seed,
By ninety in order of magnitude.

Praise and thanksgiving has become my creed,
Happiness is knowing why I was born,
Because from fear of sin my soul is freed.

My praise and worship ascends every morn,
As I intone the word of God's Glory2:
To praise and know God was why I was born.

I intone praise to God through His Glory,
Give thanks knowing the reason for my birth,
Each day I ponder religion's story3.

I was born to know, love, and worship God,
I read His scared scriptures and I am awed;
He who is the Pen of the Almighty,
Written in words of exquisite beauty.

Poet's Note:

Footnotes
1  Pen of the Almighty refers to Baha'u'llah.
2  This is a reference to Baha'u'llah, which means the Glory of God.
3  A reference to progressive revelation and the basic unity of all religions.


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