Convert Me?

people can believe in one thing but not in another

i will admit it
i am a pretty
religious person
i believe
in God
in heaven
in love
but if you asked me
if i believed in myself
i'd tell you
i'm a bigger
atheist
than all of you
combined
i wish to
convert
but i'm afraid
it's gonna
hurt
i will
see you at the
final court

Reviews

[The Surreal Art Psychon..]

I like how your poem is both thought provoking and in some ways easy to understand. Now I know why you haven't capitalized the i's it makes perfect sense. I haven't seen the word atheism used to describe a lack of self belief before. The use of the word 'convert' gives me the impression you're talking about swapping one kind of atheism for another. Is that what you mean, or, for you, is it more about embracing self confidence while continuing to believe in a Supreme Being?

[Yahallo]

Thank you for your kind words and taking time to leave such an insightful review!

I like your analysis about swapping (un)beliefs. When I was writing this, I was more thinking about gaining self-confidence and self-love as well, it's always been a difficult thing to do. A bit strange that I believe in God's love for me yet I can't quite find that something for myself.

Btw happ New Year!

[Elizabeth Mars]

Ohh! I love how the shortness of this poem contrasts it's complex topic!
I really like the concept of this poem overall, but it would be great if you could fix up some small things, like capitalizing your "i's" and adding in punctuation. I love the poem overall, great work! :)

[Yahallo]

Thank you very much!

I didn't capitalize any of the "I's" because of disbelief in myself (poem) and I only wanted to capitalize God, showing the most important part of this poem and in general. But thank you for your input anyway!

[Simone Davis]

Simple but sweet, I think everyone believes in something but I’m betting it’s not themselves, I’m the same

[Yahallo]

Thank you very much!