The Sin of Righteousness Born again at the age of ten The way to be "righteous"...free from sin Only a child, but sure to desire A heavenly home...free from "hells" fire. Thinking back now I would "pass" on the notion That human-kind finds his way--poison or potion A "book" or a "doctrine"...some rule or at best Some simple persuasion, someone's manifest. I look at things differently...now that I'm older A little bit weary but "spiritually" bolder. From my heart beats a person who knows good and bad Felt all that there is...happy, frightened and sad I see "life" in ALL things...and a goodness innate I don't need a book to know love vs. hate "Religion" has been such a thorn in my side Kept me from dealing...and just made me hide. I fear not a thing now...life is what it is... And if there's a God well then His is what's His! I know that I'm "here" but I don't recall asking... Never-the-less no more social masking! I know good from bad...know happy from sad Know "love" works much better than "angry" or "mad" Don't need to be "righteous" or "pompous" for sure! In love, understanding, compassion...is cure.
Reason for writing:
Religion often seems the to be a catalyst for catastrophe
Birth sign: Pisces
You need to log in to edit this poem if it is yours.
View more poems by A.N.M..