SAINT THERESE OF LISIEUX
At the age of 14, on Christmas Eve in 1886, Therese had a conversion that transformed her life. From then on, her powerful energy and sensitive spirit were turned toward love, instead of keeping herself happy. At 15, she entered the Carmelite convent in Lisieux to give her whole life to God. She took the religious name Sister Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face. Living a hidden, simple life of prayer, she was gifted with great intimacy with God. Through sickness and dark nights of doubt and fear, she remained faithful to God, rooted in His merciful love. After a long struggle with tuberculosis, she died on September 30, 1897, at the age of 24. Her last words were the story of her life: "My God, I love You!"
The message of St. Therese is beautiful, inspiring, and simple.
Here is my poem in honor of her:
Simple Yet Profound,
Deeper than the deepest well
more distant than the past
there is a truth that few can tell
of a love and faith that is vast
it is a calling profound and true
a life of giving instead of take
it is employed by a mere few
life dedicated for other's sake
there is no extravagant need for glory
simply a mission of the truest love
a soul that has a greater story
even after it has risen to heaven above
Here is my poem in honor of her:
Simple Yet Profound,
Deeper than the deepest well
more distant than the past
there is a truth that few can tell
of a love and faith that is vast
it is a calling profound and true
a life of giving instead of take
it is employed by a mere few
life dedicated for other's sake
there is no extravagant need for glory
simply a mission of the truest love
a soul that has a greater story
even after it has risen to heaven above
That "greater story" is a beautiful blessing. The rhymes and meter work well in this tribute poem.
ReplyDeleteYour poem pretty well encompasses what we think of when we think of saints. Thank you.
ReplyDelete"A soul that has a greater story"....so beautiful. I took Therese as my confirmatiuon name as a child. Lovely to see you, Carrie.
ReplyDeleteI think it is far too hard for most humans to take their eyes off themselves and what they want to do this. TO really love and invest into the lives of others. I think it would be humbling for many to admit there is a greater story than our own.. But when one does, they def deserve the saintly title -- which they really don't care about at all.
ReplyDeleteHow beautifully this poem reads Carrie and it is a great tribute to Saint Therese.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. Thank you Carrie.
ReplyDelete"Simple yet profound" says it all. A fine tribute!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful tribute Carrie. I believe there will always be souls, may be very few, who will love God and renounce this mundane world, in all ages. So lovely to know about SAINT THERESE OF LISIEUX.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely tribute Carrie, Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful poem!
ReplyDeleteA fervent poem for St Therese of Lisieux. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteCarrie,
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautifully worded poem, dedicated to St Therese of Lisieux and your history of her life and calling. Much appreciated.
Thank you for your very welcome message. I am so pleased to have made my way back to Poets United..a place of such kindness:) Eileen
Lovely write and a wonderful tribute to a saintly innocent...
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