Down lonely avenue of naked trees,
Disconsolate Doubt goes wandering wearily,
Frantic familiar face before him flees,
As though he’s set upon his destiny,
Preoccupied with demons of unease,
Barely a smidge of hope to underpin,
He fails to sense a cause for inner peace,
Close by his side walks Faith his brother Twin!
©Meanderings 2016
Autumn Ambles 
I wonder if Doubt always wears blinkers, like horses? Which stops him noticing his twin at his side? And screens out hope and joy and all the beautiful affirming things in life? For some people, hope always seems just out of reach 😦
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Yes…..this also occurred to me when I wandered around ‘The Grounds’….. Thought of you……Eric was leading a Retreat….not including me. 😉 Hugs!
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Doubt will always have his insecuriries. Even as Faith is by his side to provide hope. This was really a great write my friend.
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Thanks…..One of those ‘moments of inspiration’….I guess 😉
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I love the alliteration! Your poem flows so naturally like water 🙂
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Aww…..That is so sweet of you. Hugs!
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You’re welcome 🙂 hugs
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Lovely reading! What a piece! Somehow reminds me of this – https://randomrantsruminationsramblings.wordpress.com/2014/12/08/keeping-the-faith/
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Thanks. Yes, I see the connection with ‘Keeping the Faith’.
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Faith and Doubt remind of the Smile and the Frown. Faith, like the Smile takes less effort than Doubt represented by the Frown. Besides, even when in the deepest of doubt, only a little Faith will bring us out. I have been there in the past…:)
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Interesting…..Smile and Frown….Too true!
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A great write indeed. The two sides of the coin. And there is also faith,hope and charity.
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True….Let’s not forget these siblings….. 😉
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We all need a little faith! Lovely poem, haunting.xxx
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Thanks D! Yes….Let’s hope one twin will never be forgotten. 😉 Hugs!
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ah yes, very thoughtful indeed. Pondering the two sides: Faith and Doubt is inspirational. 🙂
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Thanks P! Another of those inspired on my recent visit to the Brethren…. 😉
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I too find such places inspiring. Also I like old forts, such as the one at Saint Augustine, Florida…something about that old brooding Spanish architecture intrigues me. 🙂
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Reblogged this on SOMETIMES and commented:
My small poem (following,) is inspired by the thoughtful poem which is re-blogged from the Autumn Ambles site. Thanks!
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That’s very kind of you. Hugs! ❤
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