Where Was God in That

Some of you aren't going to like this.

I've heard the southern preacher lie

to his congregation 

I fought the Imam's followers

Sent them to damnation 

The priest who touches little boys

gets swept under the mat 

The only thing I wonder is

Where was God in that

Jews were Yahweh's chosen people 

The tribe he favored most

The diaspora and holocaust

God's chosen paid the cost 

They finally got their promised land 

In Israel's caveat 

The one thing I keep asking is

Where was God in that 

The fundamentalist mind set

thrives on stupidity

Trying to make pseudoscience

out of mythology

Public school creationism 

Kids dumber than doormats

The only thing I wanna know is 

Where was God in that 

We fought against the Jihadis 

Put bullets in their head 

Every Marine a rifleman 

We shot their asses dead 

We killed a generation off 

Genocidal bureaucrats 

The toxic riddle dogging me  

Where was God in that 

Twisted scripture for agendas 

Churned out of basic greed 

Xenophobic tribe rivalries 

Based on a primal need 

To kill off those who threaten us

Our neighbors we begat

I'll shout it from the mountaintop 

Where was God in that 

The day I shed this mortal coil 

I pray to God I find

Whatever I was looking for

Within my short lifetime 

or just a simple answer to 

why life has so much crap 

Hey Yahweh bro I wanna know 

Where was God in that 

Author's Note

The old preacher asked the Sunday school class what faith was. A boy raised his hand and said "I know what Faith is preacher. Faith is believing in what you know ain't true."

Reviews

[ANTO]

"Some of you aren't going to like this..." - he said as he pulled the pin on the wordy-grenade.
The frivolous rhyming of the piece belies its power - I suppose the same way that grenades are sometimes called 'pineapples'.
Another good one BR

[Baby Ricochet]

thanks anto

[paul sal.....]

Very compelling. You blend history with an age old question; is there a God? I'll be damned if I know. If he does exist, it seems he's concentrating his time on others planets, probably because we dissed Zues back in the day. Anyway, am impressed how you strung together long stanzas that rhymed, not easy to do, I write a couple of lines and my mind wanders off. Oh yeah, The Blood Sweat and Tears said it thusly:" I swear there ain't no heaven and I pray there ain't no hell, but I'll never know by living, only my dying will tell" Hope to see you on the other side!

[Baby Ricochet]

thanks for stopping by

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

God is often an unwanted guest at parties He never plans. If He doesn't plan the party, how can He be blamed? If man has free will; and he commits a sin, mankind is responsible - not God. Unfortunately, man rarely wants to take responsibility for his own shortcomings. So, what does he do? He blames the God that He shuns.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you for your input Linda. I appreciate it

[Shawn M]

GAH! I almost always always always hate rhyming in poetry, but MAN did you use it to good effect here! And I love the question too. I've been asking myself this question more and more often. No real comments to help the poem, unfortunately, but honestly it's great as-is. Thanks for sharing, and if you get the chance, please check out my work and drop any insight you find. I think you'll particularly enjoy the one titled Apostasy. It's my frustration coming out in a poem stemming from the same question, and the lack of answers. -Shawn

[Baby Ricochet]

Will do. Thank you Shawn

[Inda]

To answer your title, God was busy spreading aids in Africa! He is reaponsible for the good and the bad right? Seriously though, great piece all the way through.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you inda

[Scott Metro]

A question you have every right to ask.....

Questions....questions...look to your heritage for a little light...they call it dark...but it's really light...you see...they lie.
Enjoyed it.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you for stopping by Scott. I appreciate it.

[Lucien Maier]

He probably at the bar again throwing back beers with Baby Ricochet and Lucien, Those three are horrible together. Good write as always sir. all your based are covered as always.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Lucian.

[Joyce S. Greene]

God is the other side of the coin you describe, BR. God is all the good people can and do do, when they choose that route. People walk through fire to save others - that is the Good Force - God if you choose to call it that. Those who murder and savage others are the Bad Force - Satan to the religious. For every Hitler there is a Gandhi, I believe that. I have to or the world would make no sense. Thank Goodness for people like Pope Francis - may his reign be long and fruitful! You have experienced a lot of the worst in people, BR. I only hope that you have also seen a lot of the good, too. Your poem sounds like a cry for understanding and knowledge. I hope you find it, my friend.

[Baby Ricochet]

Good insights Joyce. Thank you for your input. I duly appreciate it.

[rhythm&blues]

God was probably shaking his head thinking we need to figure out our own messes, free will you know. The author's note is funny, out of the mouths of babes.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you R&B

[Tate Morgan]

One of your best efforts ever. This is great!!!!!

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Tate