For Christ's Sake

Based upon my own personal experiences, with those, who used religion, as a blunt weapon against me. Not meant to be taken as an attack against those, who believe and are filled with love and peace.

Why
Do you feel
This need to
Tell this
To me?

As if
Hell and damnation
Awaits me
At the end.

Had
You ever thought
That just maybe
I am already
There?

When
In your eyes
I am guilty
Because of
Whom and what
I am.

One
Does not asks
To be born
Differently.

It
Just happens
That way.

Forced
To find a way
Which avoids
Drawing the wrong
Attention to myself.

From
Those people
Who wish harm
Towards me.

When
I want to
Live my life
In peace.

Author's Note

Originally written April 13, 2012.

Reviews

[N!LoC]

5th paragraph (one does not ask*) .... just proof reading... i cant help it .. :-)

[gaskinml]

We all regardless of our religious backgrounds want to live in peace...this poem could be re-written for any type offense against the human person and that's why I think its so good!

[therisa]

Thank you, Gaskinmi.

[Josh Davis]

As a believer, it is not my job to judge you or anyone else for their sin. My job is to share the good news that Jesus died as a ransom for many, and rose again in triumph over death, to give all who trust him hope of their own ressurrection at the end of the age.

This poem is powerful, and strikes a chord with me, because I have been guilty of doing this in the past. As I have grown and matured in my faith, I have come to understand that all sin is equal in the eyes of God, and equally deserving of death. I have also learned that "when guilty of part, you are guilty of the weight of the law," including whatever it is that you are speaking of in this poem, so if I am guilty as well, who am I to judge you?

Words are much more powerfull than most people think. As writers, we know this, or else we would not write. I really like the tempo of this piece, and just how powerful it is. Great is my God, who saves many, and loves all who would come. Great stuff!

[therisa]

Thank you, Josh, for your kind words, regarding my writing. I have never feel comfortable, being in Christian Church, nor do I feel comfortable, when someone is preaching at me. This doesn't mean, I wouldn't support and fight for you, if someone tried to take your freedom of speech, away.

[Josh Davis]

I can not say that I blame you. I have always said, "If it weren't for us Christians, there would be a lot more Christians." Will be praying for you, as you stay strong in the face of ignorance.

[therisa]

Sigh. Am so tired of the ignorance, on both sides. And thank you.

[Holly Mason]

very expressive
you say a lot in this write
the same folks that judge deeply are the same folks that question them selves with no answers
thank you for sharing...
in my eyes do not harm children or old folks and God is good*)

[therisa]

Thank you, Holly, for your kind and generous words.