THE RAPE OF FAITH

Do you believe? Because maybe that's what he wants.

Like a mocking bird that 

feeds on flesh ,

he humms the cathedral tunes 

of mortal life .

But relishes immortality ,

he reisdes in it .

Taking advantage .

You rape faith .

You KNOW it's volatile .

TELL ME WHAT'S RIGHT?

Death is born with dawn.

Borders forged on ground ,

with walls that  stand tall.

On stones and pillars 

that don't fall.

With rusty but sparkling metal 

and iron fences that 

carve hearts with your chant.

They call your mistique and 

you feel powerful .

TELL ME WHAT'S WRONG ?

Afraid , quivering .

hiding in the clouds, 

as i recklessly bleed on ground .

SO , look me once in my eyes.

Blink at the cinders of faith .

Open the coffin , where i bury fear .

And , i will then know 

that you are 'woman enough' to be called a man .

And , i will then know 

that you are man enough to be called a GOD.

Author's Note

I know it might offend a lot of believers, but it's the only way I see it. let me know what you think.

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

Has the sound of one who was violated by a religious figure who had been previously trusted. The speaker pleads to be told what's right and wrong, but it does no good. Faith is raped, destroyed. The last four lines, though, are mysterious.

[Ankita Dwivedi]

troubled by blind faith , rather i would say .. the last four lines is a challenge to god , hiding in clouds to confront the poet and prove he's worthy :) keep safe , sir ..have a good day

[Paul Bell]

One thing about religion, it can be bent to fit every occasion.
The rape of a child, how can that be justified, faith will find a way of explaining it away.
Now, if I saw the perpetrators struck down, fine, sign me up, till then, forget it.

[Ankita Dwivedi]

religious can be bent , yes. but I believe rape of any kind can never be justified , because violation can't be . i like the way you say the last line . keep safe :) good day
love, Ankita

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

No man could ever be a GOD, but I know many people think they are one lol, I think they call it god-complex. But as for your poem, it was rich with meaning that really spoke to me as all of your poems do. Every time I saw poetry slam on TV it was almost always offensive poetry which really seemed to define poetry. Why write unless you're venting, is what I mean. Wonderful write. tyfs

[Ankita Dwivedi]

Hi there 😘..I definitely relate when you said some people think they are god .. .god is s very subjective thing .. and artists have been rebelious sonce the dawn of time .
So kudos to that .. glad you liked it .
Love , Ankita

[Anomitra Sarkar]

Honestly, it's a lovely poetry. Keep it up

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I especially like the last 6 lines of this.
Maybe he is just laughing at us...maybe he is just moving us around like chess pieces
on a board, involved in a game of blind faith that we cannot win.
wickedly good piece of writing...
I was raised Catholic...I have a bit of a problem now with organized religion.
and this poem far from offended me.
I see truth in this.
j.

[Ankita Dwivedi]

Dear sir , It makes me happy to know you find truth in this .keep safe .
Love , Ankita