ABOVE.

My take on how religion, not faith, can read in the mind.

The being of one, the truth of another,

Broken promises to you the one our ruler,

Be forgotten your commandments we shout aloud,

Yet the early hours of the seventh day,

Bring lie and false witness,

Dare we the flesh bring through the barrier of reality,

Even though above thinks fantasy is all but fiction,

Even though his followers be true fiction as reality,

Dare he condemn?

Dare we cry?

For the truth is in the mist as we come alive.

Author's Note

As always my darling, be honest and open.

Reviews

[Baby Ricochet]

Having dealt with religious fanaticism and tribalism I can tell you seriously twisted interpretations of holy words in the hands of the unreasonably Xenophobic is a sure fire catastrophe with a short, quick fuse.
Really good poem Thomas. Great Photo of you too. You're a rather handsome lad.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Why thank you!

[Emerald Seas]

I vary rarely will speak on organized religion. Maybe the overall generic teachings of a religion, usually Catholic as that is what I know, but faith is a matter for each of us as individuals. Humans make a mess of religion, interpretations of scripture are as numerous as there are people. I stick with faith. Whatever anyone else thinks of it... that is their own concern.
Wonderful writing as always, Thomas!

[Mama Topaz]

This feels very honest to me... truth.

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

I consider myself to be more spiritual and at times have a major problem with organized religion because of things that happened in the past. I think we do best to do our own thing and let the rest of the world do theirs, especially if they are not hurting anyone. Love your writing my sweet brother.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Thank you x

[lei]

we can't win a person's heart by forcing him/her to believe to what we believe.. Religion is a very delicate thing to discuss...

[Emily B]

I am sometimes anti-religion, though I believe in God. Men make such a mess of things sometimes. It is hard to trust their works.

[John Jackson (El Juero)]

I did not see too much satire here. I like the thoughtfulness in each sentence.
Very well done!