I once thought I'd found Jesus in my local church. But all I had truly found were self-righteous fools. I looked for him the Bible, and found only words tainted by man's inability to truly comprehend Him. When I finally found Him it was in a movie. I am glad that you also found Him in time.
If you're seeking god......look in the mirror.......
Doug,
I love this- BECAUSE YOU ARE RIGHT!! God has been within you this whole time- no one person in this planet can tell another how/when/where or who they have faith'in. For me, it is the cosmic flow of positive and vibrant energy that flows from one loving soul to another- to me, THAT is God.
For someone else, they may turn to the Bible, a local church, AA, whatever...however ANYONE chooses to pray/not pray, be agnostic/atheist; it simply does not matter to me.
Everyone is on their own journey and that is what this poem is essentially saying. It's a narrative on MY journey...yes, I'm a punk rocker, I listen to loud raging music and gangstah rap- BUT that bears nothing on my spirit.
I truly hope that this message has been conveyed through my poem. I do NOT PREACH to anyone, about anything- it's simply not my place...
Namaste my friends,
Jessie
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Yes, thank you! I am very happy that you've had a spiritual epiphany as well! Ever since the day ( 7 years ago) that I let down my guard and allowed not only people but my higher power into my life, I'm a changed person...it's really about accountability, honesty, humility and a drive to not only better yourself, but better the people's lives around you.
Today, I can say if any real friend were strapped and needed a loan- I wouldn't even blink to do that for them. My biggest role in life (aside from being a kickass mom) is to GIVE back to a community that I TOOK from--this is my redemption and I do it through the loving grace of my god.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
I always return to this thread to see what Comments have been written.Today I came back to Read it!I usually only reread my own threads,but this poem,to me,is special.For one,I know the writer.Two it's has a style that's all it's own.The rhymes are there and not always in the "expected" place.What I'm trying to say is,I come here to learn how to write a poem!I love it's unusual style and the message is both personal and heartfelt.I'm sorry it was already on top,I'd love to bump it,but I had to write my thoughts today!
Doug,
From the bottom of my heart- THANK YOU. On a personal note, you were part of the journey that led me to embrace a Higher Power. On a professional note- what a stellar compliment. I know you tell the truth no matter what, so I genuinely feel a warmth within myself reading your words. We have been to hell and back sweetie and here we are- friends, poets, songwriters, human beings...let's keep kicking ***!!
Very good. I can relate. I too at one time had a glass **** jones... if ya catch my meaning. Awesome writing here. You should post more! Lots more!
Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. I, too, am very busy. It means that much more to me. Yes, I def. catch your drift...from one addict to another- I feel your struggle, pain, and I wish and hope you nothing but happiness! Namaste! (love the profile pic!) Oh, if you want to write a 'bad' word..write it like this- f*ck..or the site will just do this ***** / I'd like to check out some of your work and will do this week!
That's cool. Whenever. I'll be here. Yeah, I tried to write bad words like that, and a mod got onto me.
Yes!! In complete jest, though! Does that really sound like something I would say?? I mean, I love kids...but some expressions are so abused, it's just corny as hell to repeat them! So, essentially, I was being a CORNBALL!! LOL!
Oh, also, lol, this is my new thing...when Sky starts talking about what he wants to be when he grows up, etc..I tell him, "The Sky's the limit!" Lol!!