flying blind

poem

 

 

Flying Blind

 

You must conform or when you die

 you may not enter paradise

I won’t conform I’ll tell you why.

I don’t believe the blatant lies

 

 of priests who claim to speak for God.

Each claim their way’s the only way.

In fact I find it very odd

 that they believe or so they say.

 

In tolerance and charity

 which all of them profess to teach

To me it is hypocrisy

 not to practice that which you preach

 

But sadly there some who will

although they are forbidden to.

Set out determinedly to kill

all those who hold a different view.

 

I do not claim to speak for god

nor do I claim to speak for you.

Though you may find my beliefs odd

 in my view you’re entitled to.

 

I will not try to convert you

 or force you to accept my view

Because my friend I’m flying blind

like every last one of you.

 

16-Jul-08

 

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Reviews

[Pink Poison]

I too disbelieve organized religion, particularly when it is so often based on hypocrisy. I love the last stanza in this poem and the way that your rhyme scheme never seems forced. Great job. I look forward to reading more of your work.

[Suelou]

Well, what a surprise! I couldn't believe my eyes. There will always be someone, who will spread lies. I guess they have to make themselves feel better than they do, some how. I have known a few (one in particular), who was always talking about God. And, even claim to be a christian. But, their walk didn't seem to match their talk. But, you know what? They are the ones who will have to answer for their ways. Not me! Judging others is not my style. And, I believe only what I see, not what I am told.

Thank you poeticpiers for thinking of me.

OklahomaRose

[Ray Hamilton]

Live and let live is what I always say
We all have our own beliefs and shouldn't push them on others
If we as humans respect all others rights to their own points of view
And just leave it at that, there would be less bickering
The world would be a friendlier place to live
I enjoyed this write
Thanks for sharing
Ray