by Francisco Gomes de Matos.

A rhymed reflection inspired by my wife Helen Herta Bruning.

Faith in God I´ll never lose
Faith is what I always choose

Faith in God I´ll never lose
Faith is the power I always use

Faith in God I´ll never lose
Even when hardships may confuse

Faith in God I`ll never lose
Even when worthy things I misuse

Faith in God I´ll never lose
Even when my belief others try to defuse

Faith in God I´ll never lose
God always shows me how to improve

(received January 20, 2011)