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Do you really think
Do you really think
this is what I want?
Do you really think
I need you to kill in my name?
Or rape in my name?
Or steal in my name?
You change your religion when it suits you
As you hang it in a closet like some worn coat.
Oh, I see you spinning your prayer wheels,
As if that would please me.
Or throwing your hands in the air and spouting
Amens of marble white
like so many Greek statues.
Did it ever occur to you that rocks have no feelings?
No
I suppose it didn’t because you’re nothing but dusty
Bags of water. I see those of you
calling yourself a title,
but acting like the void between the planets.
Still, I see those of you not
calling yourself a title.
Heaping hot coals on heads of no conscience.
One tear from me would flood the earth.
I am close to crying.
this is what I want?
Do you really think
I need you to kill in my name?
Or rape in my name?
Or steal in my name?
You change your religion when it suits you
As you hang it in a closet like some worn coat.
Oh, I see you spinning your prayer wheels,
As if that would please me.
Or throwing your hands in the air and spouting
Amens of marble white
like so many Greek statues.
Did it ever occur to you that rocks have no feelings?
No
I suppose it didn’t because you’re nothing but dusty
Bags of water. I see those of you
calling yourself a title,
but acting like the void between the planets.
Still, I see those of you not
calling yourself a title.
Heaping hot coals on heads of no conscience.
One tear from me would flood the earth.
I am close to crying.
Published 14th Apr 2016
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14th Apr 2016 5:15am
Oh honey..
One tear from me would flood the earth.
I am close to crying.
Wow...powerful stuff...I am.a woman of faith...because i found it..not because it was burned into me...or used to collar my transgressions...
This could.be about other things too...i am not used to seeing this feeling in you...i pray...just good breath...nothing more ...into your lungs...and just breathe deep Ed head.
A lil shaken by this.
Love
J
One tear from me would flood the earth.
I am close to crying.
Wow...powerful stuff...I am.a woman of faith...because i found it..not because it was burned into me...or used to collar my transgressions...
This could.be about other things too...i am not used to seeing this feeling in you...i pray...just good breath...nothing more ...into your lungs...and just breathe deep Ed head.
A lil shaken by this.
Love
J
Hey there beautiful one!
do not be concerned, my good friend. This was a persona project for poetry class. I put myself in God's shoes as he/she looks down on the earth seeing the children of creation doing horrible things to each other in the name of religion. This fact has been going on forever. Even in our own political climate religion has been used by some candidates to push their own agenda. The only thing we can do is question their motives and point out falsehoods.
The fact that you are a little shaken by this I hope signifies that it touched a part of you and caused you to think. Please do not be worried about me personally, love. I am okay. But i am warmed by your love. Thank you.
Edit - on a technical side, I haven't turned this in yet, so if anyone can see anything that could be improved, please, please offer the critique! Thank you, all.
do not be concerned, my good friend. This was a persona project for poetry class. I put myself in God's shoes as he/she looks down on the earth seeing the children of creation doing horrible things to each other in the name of religion. This fact has been going on forever. Even in our own political climate religion has been used by some candidates to push their own agenda. The only thing we can do is question their motives and point out falsehoods.
The fact that you are a little shaken by this I hope signifies that it touched a part of you and caused you to think. Please do not be worried about me personally, love. I am okay. But i am warmed by your love. Thank you.
Edit - on a technical side, I haven't turned this in yet, so if anyone can see anything that could be improved, please, please offer the critique! Thank you, all.
15th Apr 2016 00:43am
Oh I am happy to hear that Ed Head
..and love knowing more to this story...
Or throwing your hands in the air and spouting
Amens of marble white
like so many Greek statues.
I love that....i got thrown in one place...the bags of water after dusty...i am very sure it has signifigance...other than that...i loved every word...i read through 3 times...good luck on your grade! Kisses ..💋
..and love knowing more to this story...
Or throwing your hands in the air and spouting
Amens of marble white
like so many Greek statues.
I love that....i got thrown in one place...the bags of water after dusty...i am very sure it has signifigance...other than that...i loved every word...i read through 3 times...good luck on your grade! Kisses ..💋
15th Apr 2016 00:48am
humans are comprised of 98% water held together mostly by the 'bag' of skin (dust). the dust also reminded me of something old, or that hasn't moved from a spot., like some hateful viewpoints rearing their head now a days.
14th Apr 2016 5:54am
14th Apr 2016 1:03pm
14th Apr 2016 8:23pm
I am sure God would be questioning those who use religion to kill or steal or rape, or justify territorial expansionism. I can almost imagine him scratching His head and asking 'Did I really say/tell that?'
15th Apr 2016 00:45am
15th Apr 2016 00:46am
Agreed..he says quite clearly..."vengeance is mine" so many twist that into a proclamation that he is a wrathful God...when it is saying...vengeance..judgement...those belong to me...not humanity...
and that is part of the point in the last verses of the poem.
edit - the verses just before the tear flooding the earth
edit - the verses just before the tear flooding the earth
