~ I Cry ~

For those who need more time with..." The Man "

 

I cry.....

I cry for the spiritually emasculated

those driven by "self"

and grassroots "ego-fed"....

bottles of

religious elixirs

knocked over

in haste

 

The haste...of fear

of...

running out of...

white socks...

Clorox

just "plain -time"

and botox...

 

generic confessions

to an unknown God

in fear ...

of the flipside

of six feet of sod

 

I cry....for the victims of spiritual hysterectomy..

wind-in-the-willows faith

caught up

in...

Pious banter...

"he-said"...." she said"

following..."God-of the-month"

then...

oooops they're "dead"

 

Reducing them to

faithless "super-heads"

seduced by

greed and

hopeless beds

kissing their seeds goodnight

like

it's alright ..

to

leave them

spiritually underfed

 

a-g-a-i-n....

 

I cry...for spiritual bargin-shoppers

you know

those ...

generic seeking

non-committal

"scripture-hoppers"

 

Who...

live  sinful ...and selfish..

deep in "Me"

never change their ways...

or bend a knee

yet somehow

expect...

indemnity

Lord........ 

I cry ...

everytime

I see

they expect you to fit their lives

not theirs to fit thee

 

©2008 J. Hampton

 

Blessssssssssss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Just what's going through my head right now

Reviews

[AK]

Not many folks carry this kind burden for others. The willingness to share all of the truth of God is uncommon in these times of political correctness and the popular "we're all in the same boat" mentality that encourages everyone to do their own thing because "we'll all meet on that golden shore in the end anyway".
Well we are not "all in the same boat". And, by the way, that big old barge of convenience that the majority of folks have mistakenly or unwarily shuffled aboard is rapidly taking on water.

"...spiritual bargin-shoppers you know those ... generic seeking non-comittal "scripture-Hoppers"

The problem is most people have no idea what they truly can have in God. They are just not aware how real and tangible He is. But He has not changed! Chapter 2 of Acts is still the same and verse 38 is still simple, pure, and powerful.
The challenge in these modern times is sharing the depth and promises of God with those you meet and care about without seeming to them to be a wild-eyed fanatic. It takes a lot of prayer, a lot of patience, and a lot of listening I think.
Thank you for this marvelously bold and important piece!

[Arundass TP]

Beautiful writing. Enjoyed reading 👍

[Chris]

I came back... and find my mind hadn't left at all.

[Coyote Poetry]

Strong words and deep thoughts shared dear friend. Many people wander in circles. Seeking little or nothing. I worry for my world too. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[J. Hampton]

many thanks sir

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear friend..

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

No use crying for people who cannot see past their own lies- we can only do so much to help others than we need to release them- they get what they give- sad but true- well written🌹

[J. Hampton]

good point and thank you

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

Pleasure🌹

[Chris]

Do you often update your thoughts?

[J. Hampton]

hmmmm great question
my thoughts are like an oil painting....
I work and rework and add on until its dried quite solid...

[Chris]

and then ...paint for effect?

[J. Hampton]

no i just mind race most constantly...

[Chris]

chuckling here...ah - the affect!

[AlinaTheCacti]

"I cry for how in-depth your poems are in general." Though I'm atheist and don't know most God beliefs (Google can help me with that), your points are all true. (After Google explained it to me)

Inspirational Poems Contest

[J. Hampton]

thank you for taking the time to not only read my poem but to give it thought and a kind word..God will always give answer s to seeekers

[Creepy Swine Guy]

That's quite the array of perils, isn't it? This spiritual landscape seems to be fraught with dangers.

[Prince Bonsu]

I love this piece, it is v-e-r-y deep. great work!

[J. Hampton]

thanks for reading...I overthink I know lol

[melissa]

loved it!:)

[Kena Dawn Augustine]

To be honest, this is one of the better poems I have seen here on cafe. Has a Lauryn Hill feel, or the style of the best lyricist out there.

cry....for the victims of spiritual hysterectomy..

"spiritual hysterectomy?" that is tight!!!
i love the fact that you talk of spiritual matters like Lyfe Jennings song, "Lord, they think theiy're fooling you, by going to church on sundays..."

there are so many hypocrites in the world, and your poem takes all that and presents it in such a poetic way that I love personally!!! going in my favorites.