Depravity // Rebirth

I dipped a toe into depravity,

And I have to say that it suited me.

I advocate with the Devil’s cry

In a bed I’ve made of forgotten lies.

I lose myself in the crushing sand

That they all were told was the Promised land.

Instead they’ve found with Dead seas of blood

That God judged again with a different flood.

I heard that I’m to be burned tonight

On my mistakes to provide a light.

Then, I will strike such an imposing sight

As tall salts of Earth that are shining bright.

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So full of woe are all the Ones I know,

And how I wish I knew where they could go.

But there’s not a Church for those like us

Who have seen the Cross used as a crutch.

I did attend gilded Sanctuary

And I was struck by the Insincerity

That was preached from the pulpit choirs

That should be burned in more practiced Fires.

We all will break if we can’t get one,

And I’d say for some that there is none.

So with angelic shout, let’s call Heavens down

To come to us before we’re in the Ground.

Why must we live in a Hell on Earth

To get a chance at a strange rebirth

In a haunted place where we have no choice

But to sing to God with all our voice?

Let’s live on the same as we always have

And not wait our lives for Hell’s attack.

The streets of Gold can be beneath your feet

If unto ourselves we love and believe.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Your poetry is getting so good. I like the thoughts and journey you took me on in your words.
"Why must we live in a Hell on Earth
To get a chance at a strange rebirth
In a haunted place where we have no choice
But to sing to God with all our voice?"
I wonder often where is the beginning and where is the ending? Above lines leave the reader with many good questions we won't know till death take us home. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry. I hope you are having a Happy New years.
Coyote