I will not cross the church doors

 

So many get all caught up,

in the politics of church.

It’s sad for they diminish,

Its true purpose and it's worth.

 

I for one cannot stand it,

Not a another day goes by.

While they’re in the pews fighting,

A starving person just died.

 

Children have no shoes to wear,

no coat to wear in the snow,

but, here we are still fighting,

disabling us to grow!

 

Put down you mighty thoughts, please,

and pick up humility!

I will not cross the church doors,

‘till they pray for purity.

 

And when they do I’ll know it,

For they will come to join me,

In the streets where, “sinner’s” walk.

Giving freely, to set free

 

 

 

Reviews

[RachelReaper]

This is so true in so many churches today, people in a church are supposed to be united as one, but instead, we are all separated by cliques... and in a church! Your lines flowed beautifully as usual, and I must say that I agree with you fully on this issue, my church is so separated, I feel odd talking to anyone besides my mom and grandma.

[Victoria PoetryBunny]

Wow what a great write that really gives a image with reality, and really speaks. Really nice write, enjoyed the thought in this.

[Manpreet]

Beautifully written piece!

[Fréyjä Helv..]

So powerful, true and inspirational.. great write...

[Pax]

the last words are really powerful....Beautiful humility i see in you...

[Transience]

the last stanza is amazing.the sanctimoniousness of the so called religious people is really maddening.but will they ever understand?as you say,we are modest sinners ,nothing more.

[deepblue04]

I totally agree with this. Love it! good job!

[Bobbie Coelho]

I like this - this is so true. A really good poem

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As powerful as always! From you I expect nothing else :) Love and light, dear poetess

[SHEEMA HUQ]

not a forthright as I would have assumed, rather gentle, respectful and posed many questions