Prayer

Prayer

I fear You.

 

Always have.

 

And so one day, I ran.

 

I found You in every corner.

 

There was nowhere I could hide.

 

Only difference from then and before,

 

Was that then, I was disconnected from You.

 

 

 

 

 

And   once   I   was   “free”,

 

I   thought,   no   point   in   being   a   nomad.

 

<                 Might   as   well   pick   a   side.                 >

 

If   there’re   two   sides  to   pick   from,

 

And   Yours       was   the       side   I’d   left,

 

Might   as   well   be   Bad,   now.

 

 

I tried my hand at evil things.

 

Things I never thought I’d do.

 

I    became   the    Anti-me.

 

 

 

 

 

I was lost,

 

I truly was.

 

All I did

 

Was flee.

 

But how long

 

Can you live

 

Pushing away

 

Your true self?

 

It goes against the laws of the universe.

 

I couldn’t help but reach out to You.

 

I ran in fear.

 

I’m back.

 

Will You

 

Take me?

Author's Note

My inspiration was probably Like A Prayer by Madonna. Notice the shapes of the stanzas. The first one's a pyramid. The next two combined form a skull. The last one's an inverted cross.

Reviews

[Moomin]

To "Fear" prayer? My first thoughts were - "Really?"

But then I cast my mind back... and I saw it. You are absolutely right! When we are estranged form our Heavenly Father, we avoid Him, like a child avoids a parent when they don't want to be cuddled or scolded.

You have written something special here! It is insightful and delightful. Thank you.

[Blue Ivory]

Thank you, I am glad it made you view things under a different light :)

[Mark]

Sometimes we must become lost, if we are ever to truly understand and appreciate the beauty of finding our way. I hope you have found yours! Be well!

Mark

[The Nude Writer]

I love this poem! What a great statement based off a great song :) hehe
I loved the style as well :)

[Blue Ivory]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it :) I read your profile. I look forward to viewing your work :)

[The Nude Writer]

You are very welcome and thank you :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the journey in the poem. We must struggle and lose our ways many times. I like the flow of thoughts leading to the strong ending. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Chris]

I heard every word... and understood. Nothing else I can say would matter.

[Blue Ivory]

It all matters :) Especially where I'm concerned ;) Thank you.

[Nix]

A truly amazing poem. Very touching and applicable to almost everyone. Gave me goosebumps! Amazing work.

[Blue Ivory]

Thanks so much :)

[jay-lyse]

The emotion within was truly felt, great write

[Glen Yumang Manese]

the whole theme of this is well versed...i see you even went and made the narrative a bit more with the construction of the words...as you say in the your Author's Note...

[CagedEnigma]

This poem is beautiful. And I can relate to it. It's true you can't push your real self away. Eventually it crawls back out and you start rebuilding faith and hope. Job well done in capturing the whole thing. :)

[Blue Ivory]

Thanks so much! Appreciate you stopping by.

[Leslie Philibert]

clever use of fonts and concrete poetry, a bit oulipo, good write !

[Blue Ivory]

Thank you!