Faith (Only a Concept)

a sonnet

Faith

is only 

a concept

for those

who don't

possess 

it ...

for those

who do

it is the 

law.

What more

could you need

know ?

Jim Lonsdale Poetry 2025

Author's Note

This came partially from a dream about an old friend long gone

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I find faith needs to be less of a law and more a comfort for those who believe in Good.
Laws are made to be broken, we just hope faith is not that fragile.
thoughtful piece, Jim.

[Desert Knave]

Thanks so much !! ~Jim

[Michael Sun Bear]

I would agree with the first half of your poem, but might respond with: Religion is the law. True faith makes religion unnecessary. Anyway, thank you for an interesting, thoughtful piece of writing.

[Desert Knave]

Thank you for the insightful thoughts. I have never been "faithy", but the person who inspired this was very orthodox. ~Jim

[Thomas W Case]

Brilliant work, my friend.

[Desert Knave]

Thank you so much. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh yes, faith is a concept I have never been able to grasp. However, I have friends who have strong beliefs and faith. To each his or her own! Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

Thanks Lydi** ! Faith has never really caught on in me either, but I have known some people who are very strong in Faith. ~Jim