Awesome?

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from the ABC set Christian, Biblical

‘That’s awesome!’
How easily they’re awed!
(or just, not bored?)
a word to measure
surprise and pleasure?
is that the depth of awe?
Is there no more? –
a wonder inexplicable,
a height incomprehensible,
a purity astounding,
a holiness confounding,
a glory causing bending
of knee in humble awe,
and worship.
Do ‘awesome’ things today
respect, and reverence,
or
a touch of fear,
arouse, and draw,
any more?

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Comments

Silver Spun Sand | July 7, 2012 - 08:47

Yes, it does seem the latest word. Your poem reflects my views entirely, Rhiannon. Cleverly done. 'Awesome'...some might say;-)

Tina

Rhiannonw | July 7, 2012 - 09:33

! thank you, Tina. One of those thoughts that had been bubbling for a little time before getting down in verse! regards, Rhiannon

scratch | July 7, 2012 - 09:35

Hi Rhiannon, I like this one a lot and couldn't agree more. You have hit a rich vein recently. Well done.

Rhiannonw | July 7, 2012 - 09:39

Well thank you, scratch. Rhiannon

sue dinum | July 7, 2012 - 15:15

Hi Rhiannon. Nice pacy poem with snappy rhythm and ryhme. I really enjoyed it.

Trev

Rhiannonw | July 7, 2012 - 19:52

Thanks, Trev. Glad you felt it paced well, and enjoyed the words. Rhiannon

Linda Wigzell Cress | July 7, 2012 - 22:00

Good thoughts nicely expressed. Enjoyed.
Linda

Rhiannonw | July 7, 2012 - 22:16

Thank you for your comment, and glad you enjoyed reading this. Rhiannon

Denzella | July 8, 2012 - 09:44

Rhiannonw,

Yes, I agree with the all the others. A thoroughly nice poem with a well thought out subject.

Moya

Rhiannonw | July 8, 2012 - 16:21

thank you, Moya, and glad it struck a nice chord. Rhiannon

Shannan | July 10, 2012 - 17:09

Personally, I’d far rather people are using the word ‘awesome’ instead of some other the other ‘nasty obscenities’ I’ve had to experience; but it’s always worth looking at things from every angle, thanks for the insight into your feelings… LOVE all the open discussions about things :-) as Danny Sapani said: ‘words are powerful, trust them.’

Rhiannonw | July 10, 2012 - 18:58

Couldn't agree more regarding obscenities, Shannan, but I do feel we need to be careful about downgrading a good word, words can gradually lose their meaning, and I think in Britain, there is little appreciation of real awe of the real and true God, despite the concept being there in much science fiction in a sense. It is good to hear from you, and your real use of the word for the things of Jesus' wonderful love and gospel.
Rhiannon

MrSquirrel | July 19, 2012 - 14:35

This is aweso ...uhm... very good.

Rhiannonw | July 19, 2012 - 22:14

Thank you! Rhiannon