Faith, a beacon in the dark,
gives assurance to my heart.
Tolerance, a colourful dress,
for days of sorrow and distress.
Every seam, a mother's touch,
gifted and compassionate,
Stitched together: love and hope,
to help me tolerate and cope.
From the pain and from despair,
to a brighter, better day,
with faith there as my guiding light,
and tolerance as my array.
Faith and tolerance a shield
against the trials in my life.
A shield that keeps my spirits strong,
within the midst of all my strife.
And so I wear a colourful dress,
With pride and with much gratitude,
for faith and tolerance, they bless,
they fill my heart with fortitude.
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Author:
Mottakeenur Rehman (
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- Comment from author about the poem: "This poem by Mottakinur Rahman explores the theme of faith and tolerance and their importance in helping one cope with life's challenges. The poem is structured in a simple yet effective manner, with each stanza conveying a distinct aspect of the theme. The opening stanza sets the tone of the poem, with faith being described as a beacon in the dark that brings assurance to the heart. This creates a sense of comfort and security for the reader, who is then introduced to the concept of tolerance as a colorful dress for days of sorrow and distress. The second stanza focuses on the role of a mother's touch in stitching together every seam of the dress with innovation and compassion. This emphasizes the importance of human connection and the support of loved ones in times of need. The third stanza highlights the transformative power of faith and tolerance, with the speaker describing their ability to help one escape from pain and despair towards a brighter future. This creates a sense of optimism and hope for the reader, who is reminded of the resilience that can be found within oneself. The fourth stanza brings together the themes of faith and tolerance, describing them as a shield against the trials of life. This metaphorical image of protection emphasizes the strength that can be gained from these qualities, providing a sense of empowerment for the reader. The final stanza expresses gratitude for the blessings of faith and tolerance, and their ability to fill the heart with fortitude. This creates a sense of closure and satisfaction for the reader, who is left with a sense of appreciation for the gifts of hope and resilience that these qualities provide. Overall, this poem effectively conveys the importance of faith and tolerance in helping one navigate life's challenges, while also emphasizing the role of human connection and gratitude in fostering resilience.'' #Editor~Masihur Rehman 'Anuranon' magazine
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I really quite like this poem. I feel the use of punctuation emphasises certain phrases and helps with the flow from stanza to stanza. I like the use of alliteration and symbols.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my poem and for your thoughtful feedback. I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed it and that the use of punctuation helped to emphasize certain phrases and create a smooth flow between stanzas. I also appreciate that you noticed and appreciated the alliteration and symbols that I used. Your feedback is truly valuable to me, and I will keep it in mind as I continue to write and develop my craft. Thanks again for your support and encouragement!
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