Unknowns
A possible solution to a universal mystery43 total reviews
Comment from evesayshi
In my opinion, an exciting piece in its articulate expression of "Faith" in totally objective and casual rhyme. While the poem probes substantive conclusion regarding the existence of God, "Faith" ultimately concludes "Faith" is preferable to pure scientific reasoning - extremely well and conversant written - thank you for a splendid read...
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2017
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In my opinion, an exciting piece in its articulate expression of "Faith" in totally objective and casual rhyme. While the poem probes substantive conclusion regarding the existence of God, "Faith" ultimately concludes "Faith" is preferable to pure scientific reasoning - extremely well and conversant written - thank you for a splendid read...
Comment Written 26-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2017
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Very many thanks, Eve, for your ongoing support and kind words. I very much appreciate your taking the time to go back into my portfolio to find this one and your award of six stars. Most generous! Best wishes, Tony
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You are very welcome, Tony - I thoroughly enjoyed the comparative premise of your poem - I love the subtle challenge it offers...Eve
Comment from Octavia
I liked Giordono Bruno's explaination - we reason as best we can then make a "leap" of faith (intuizoni) to the conclusion. As opposed to Aquinas' total reliance on reason. (which doesn't work)
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2017
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I liked Giordono Bruno's explaination - we reason as best we can then make a "leap" of faith (intuizoni) to the conclusion. As opposed to Aquinas' total reliance on reason. (which doesn't work)
Comment Written 24-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2017
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I agree - there comes a time when only intuition is able to take us forward to a new level. Thanks for your review. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from kiwigirl2821
Hey Tony. For me that last stanza says it all! This is not only what this write is about but what the world should be about. It's all the knock-outs that life throws that make us hesitant I think. Great write. Good luck. xoxo Kiwi
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2017
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Hey Tony. For me that last stanza says it all! This is not only what this write is about but what the world should be about. It's all the knock-outs that life throws that make us hesitant I think. Great write. Good luck. xoxo Kiwi
Comment Written 09-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2017
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Thanks, Deborah. I appreciate your review and comments. All the best, Tony.
Comment from Joan E.
I admiring your interpreting faith in this equation and reinforcing your poem with the illustration. I enjoyed your wordplay with "why" in these rhythmic, rhymed quatrains. Cheers and best wishes in the contest- Joan, from Fairbanks
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2017
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I admiring your interpreting faith in this equation and reinforcing your poem with the illustration. I enjoyed your wordplay with "why" in these rhythmic, rhymed quatrains. Cheers and best wishes in the contest- Joan, from Fairbanks
Comment Written 09-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2017
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Thanks, Joan. I appreciate your review and comments. All the best, Tony.
Comment from sunnilicious
You're funny, however, it is true too. There are so many variables that stray people away from God. However, those with true faith always find their way back. Even if just once per year at Christmas. A sad truth for too many. Wonderful work.
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2017
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You're funny, however, it is true too. There are so many variables that stray people away from God. However, those with true faith always find their way back. Even if just once per year at Christmas. A sad truth for too many. Wonderful work.
Comment Written 07-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2017
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You're right - faith is stronger in some than in others. Thanks for the review. Best wishes, Tony.
Comment from BeasPeas
This is a very nicely composed poem, Tony. Whether we believe in science/mathematics or in God we may never have the mysteries explained to our satisfaction. Marilyn
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2017
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This is a very nicely composed poem, Tony. Whether we believe in science/mathematics or in God we may never have the mysteries explained to our satisfaction. Marilyn
Comment Written 05-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2017
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Thanks, Marilyn. Some questions are unanswerable - best just to get on with the business of living!
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Amen to that, Tony. As humans we don't have to know everything.
Comment from w.j.debi
Interesting how you merge faith and mathematics. The argument you create seems logical. As always, you have excellent poetic form making the most of enjambment, rhyme and word choice. Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2017
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Interesting how you merge faith and mathematics. The argument you create seems logical. As always, you have excellent poetic form making the most of enjambment, rhyme and word choice. Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 05-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2017
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Thanks, WJ, both for your kind comments and good luck wishes. Faith and reason are perhaps both at their best when influenced by each other. That's my take on it anyway!
Comment from Aussie
Good luck with your contest entry; a different take on faith, but a true one. We are told not to look for signs. Faith gives us signs in the beauty of nature. Faith can't be reasoned by our poor mathematics, Jesus said "faith is the evidence of things not yet seen." Well done poet.
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2017
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Good luck with your contest entry; a different take on faith, but a true one. We are told not to look for signs. Faith gives us signs in the beauty of nature. Faith can't be reasoned by our poor mathematics, Jesus said "faith is the evidence of things not yet seen." Well done poet.
Comment Written 05-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2017
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Thanks, Aussie. There is great strength in faith. It goes beyond reason.
Comment from Sis Cat
A profound, well-structured, and thoughtful poem about math and faith. You delve into an age old question of logic and faith, using math as a metaphor and a vehicle of your musings, as if you are using algebraic equations with X:
There is in life an x, unknown,
so let us call it God,
and let us solve our lives for x -
a postulate that's odd
You continue by stating that reason is mystified by WHY. This leads to you conclusion:
but we can solve our lives for x
if logic is displaced,
by taking why right out of it,
and substituting faith.
Thank you for sharing your unique poem of faith. I even loved your off rhymes of displaced/faith. I wish you contest success.
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2017
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A profound, well-structured, and thoughtful poem about math and faith. You delve into an age old question of logic and faith, using math as a metaphor and a vehicle of your musings, as if you are using algebraic equations with X:
There is in life an x, unknown,
so let us call it God,
and let us solve our lives for x -
a postulate that's odd
You continue by stating that reason is mystified by WHY. This leads to you conclusion:
but we can solve our lives for x
if logic is displaced,
by taking why right out of it,
and substituting faith.
Thank you for sharing your unique poem of faith. I even loved your off rhymes of displaced/faith. I wish you contest success.
Comment Written 05-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2017
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Thanks, Andre. Glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Irish Rain
I personally find it to just be a 'knowing', totally unexplainable. Every time I try to 'reason', I wind up not believing, as questions multiply....and I can never find X!! LOVED this!! Blessings...
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2017
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I personally find it to just be a 'knowing', totally unexplainable. Every time I try to 'reason', I wind up not believing, as questions multiply....and I can never find X!! LOVED this!! Blessings...
Comment Written 04-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2017
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Thanks, Judy. Glad you enjoyed my mathematical musings! Best wishes, Tony