Losing My Religion
There is no copyright on God
It’s a free for all game
All taking a different route
But the ending is the same
Babies drinking scripture
In their mother’s milk
Buddhists shaving their head
In robes of orange silk
Distorted thinking
Insisting God is a warmonger
Murdering innocents
For a life to be lived longer
Women as second class citizens
Covered head to toe
Honor killings and sexual mutilation
With nowhere to go
Men insisting women
Be exemplary in dress
Wigs must be worn
Why? is anyone’s guess
Cajoled into thinking
This way is better
Hatred for the others
In a poison pen letter
Fear-based religion
With a death toll of shame
A Deteriorating social structure
Continuing to Inflame
Search within for guidance
Don’t be persuaded by others
Your sprit will guide you
It will not be smothered
Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©
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Brilliantly written and well said.
🙂 thank you!
Well penned Christine. I do agree with what you have written.
Thank you Punam! I was hoping I wouldn’t offend anyone. It’s just my take on the subject 😐
I don’t think anyone should get offended at an honest commentary of our times.
You are welcome . ☺️
🙂❤️
I haven’t lost my religion as such, i just never had one. I have my own beliefs and they do not conform to any prescribed doctrine. Your poem put things so well about the hypocrisy and corruption of all the world religions. Brilliantly said. 🙂
Thanks Kristian. I’m with you! I try not to offend anyone with what I write …. they are just observations and I choose not to be part of what I see. I do however respect those who do follow their choices. If their religion brings them comfort, then that’s all that matters. Peace ❤️
As someone who lost his religion a long time ago, all I can say is “well said.”
I knew it would resonate with you 🙂 thanks!