the Way of St James
...treading the flat lands...ascending the uphills...easy on the down slopes...as you walk the Way...to an ecclesiastical bearing...a legacy began by a king in year 813...ndr
the Way of St James
the power of faith prevailed
along camino St James
rough land akin to rough seas
mythical argonauts sailed
grit formidable
with God’s gift of resilience
strong and capable
stood still breathed in out
first step of thousands taken
mindful of the route
step out of themselves
encounter God where he’s delved
walk in his shadow
where his spirit’s all
graced and blessings bestowed
upon the faithful
the walk grip control the cane
staff the terrain shine or rain
you tread and love the flat land
happier with the grade down
uphills you groan ascending
punishing laborious
demanding but glorious
ahead waiting a blessing
long past the colliding rocks
truth triumphed over setbacks
vanquished travails of the main
Tau Alpha footprints ingrained
at hand a magnificent
welcoming iconic scene
tall cathedral sky soaring
to ecclesiastic bearing
even more so now
upon all of you blessings
are again bestowed
faith the Saint James way
world legacy launched by a
king set out to pray
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©ndr 05.11.2024
Photo: online stock
...poem inspired by the fraternity brothers affirming their faith walking the Camino Santiago de Compostela...
Jules A Sanchez
11meAnother Great poetry about the Walk of Faith at the Camino St James, from a prodigious Brod Bard
Nelson D Reyes
11me@Jules A Sanchez: …thank you so much Brod. Happy that you like it…
Francisco P.
11meA fitting tribute to the men of faith and glory and their better halves. Love it brod!
Nelson D Reyes
11me@Francisco Potato: …Thanks Brod…
Vic Evora
11meAlways wanted to do this. Never had the time and finances. Now that I have all the time and no more mortgage and no ice skater, my knees won’t let me. 🙂↕️
Nelson D Reyes
11me@Vic Evora: …the power of faith remains mysterious…drives you crazy looking for something and can’t find it, then it’s there in front of you when you’re not looking for it…thanks Brod for liking…Happy Mother’s Day to Sym…
Nelson D Reyes
11me…thank you Grace…
lina moon China
11melike it
Robert L. Martin
11meThat's great. You and St James took me with you all upon your travels.