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The Blind Preacher, by Mark Tulin – Visual Verse

The Blind Preacher – Visual Verse
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THE BLIND PREACHER
Mark Tulin

Alma was a blind preacher in a red brick church in a small southern town. Everyone said how powerful and poignant her sermons were. The congregation believed she was divinely inspired and had a resonating voice that could rouse any soul out of deep spiritual sleep.

“I can see the truth better than most people with eyes,” she said.

Her mission was to bring people together of all creeds and colors. “I have a vision,” she shouted into the microphone with sweat pouring down her cheeks. “I’m not the blind one! Because I can find my way out of the dark!”

She banged the podium. “Those who don’t have faith are the blind ones!”

Her congregation all stood up and cheered.
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I am an author, poet, humorist, and short story writer living in Long Beach, California. I write about various topics, from my early childhood in Philadelphia to my years as a family therapist and finally to my soul-searching in California. These are poetic narratives that may have humorous or serious content or both. Either way, I hope my poetry and stories resonate with you. My books include Magical Yogis, Uncommon Love Stories, Awkward Grace, Junkyard Souls, and Rain on Cabrillo.

19 comments on “The Blind Preacher, by Mark Tulin – Visual Verse

  1. Blogging_with_Bojana's avatar

    I’m standing up and cheering.

  2. Robert Parker's avatar

    Stevie Wonder has both musical and charitable vision, he speaks for, and supports, all kinds of charities and foundations. Cheers, RPT

  3. Rivers Renewed's avatar

    Really wonderful.

  4. anne leueen's avatar

    This is a wonderful one. I read it aloud to my husband. He liked it too.

  5. Jonathan Caswell's avatar

    Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
    OUTSTANDING

  6. judeitakali's avatar
    judeitakali

    Exceptional

  7. Theresa's avatar

    Amen, my Brother! Too many so-called preachers are like the Pharisees Jesus scolded about being blind and leading the people astray. This woman can see beyond with Spiritual Vision. We should all be blessed.

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