Devotional Poetry

Victory Poems

1
Victory's Price

True victory
can only be achieved
through sacrifice.

2
The Victory

To win the victory
         we must daily struggle
         through resisting brambles and vines
         that block our way,
         that pull us down,
         and continually hold us back.

To win the victory
         we must hourly plod
         up mountain paths
         strewn with stones and pit falls,
         through obscuring clouds
         to the unseen crest.

3
Success

To attain the object of her quest;
The seeker must never rest,
Instead

The seeker must continually ascend
The mountains that separate
The valleys of certitude.

4
Share With A Friend

The candle shares its flame
With the darkest night
As drop by drop its life is given
To produce its light.

5
Key to Victory

The key to victory,
I held by the individual Baha'i
I must improve me.

6
Secrets

A secret reveals
is a secret that losses
its power to control.

A secret revealed
is an action
that frees the soul.

7
Vehicle of Victory

Love is victory vehicle!
Through its power
racial unity is achievable.

Without love
unity is impossible.

Without unity
peace is not achievable.

Love of God
is the power
energizing victory's vehicle.

The expression
of our love for God
is our love for His Manifestation.

8
Crown of Martyrdom

Seven gems sparkle
In t he crown of martyrdom
Pearl of certitude

The ruby of love
The blood-stone of steadfastness
Diamond of knowledge

Emerald of life
Onyx of obedience
Sapphire of mercy

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Poet's Note: ▼

These poems were written over several years.