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.

[Jolie Blossom]

I loved this Melody. You seem to have a real sense of what is real in this life, and what is real about yourself. I can tell just by reading your poems. You can tell alot about a person by reading through some of their thoughts. I feel very connected to this poem as I have had a crazy rollercoaster of a ride with churches and faith. I have been to many churches and was dedicated to one for a while...I stopped going because they were too wrapped up in rules that God didn't intend and were so secluded from the starving world, I feel God in me more when I am not stuck in a building surrounded by people who thinks their s**t don't stink.

I look forward to reading more of your stuff.

[Allie]

The truth you write blows me away. I am not a church goer because I find more sins there than in my own home. I don't think they are all this way but from personal experience I would rather stay home and keep my religious preferences.

[Tomi]

While i agree that church politics and is sad and just appauling, I know there are many or few churches who still have a purpose, help the needy and reach out to people. but its truly sad when it's all about attendance and less about reaching out! this is a truly brilliant piece! very well thought..i thoroughly enjoyed it..well done and thank you for sharing..God bless

[Emrick]

Everyone will carry his own cross.Don't let what other people do fail your faith. Play your part,that's what important on God's eye.

I like your poem.

[Coyote Poetry]

"Put down you mighty thoughts, please,
and pick up humility!"
I like this poem a lot. Better to set the example then to downgrade other people. Many good churches in my area. Feed the poor and set the example for the all of us. Thank you for the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Texas Greg]

You write from the soul, my friend. I am a spiritual agnostic, myself, for I also share your view. Wanted to be a minister as a child because of all the pain in the world but while seeking the truth, I found it.

Amen, Good stuff you have here!



Greg :-)

[Winter]

True. som people thinking going to church and praising about it is actually serving the good but it isnt, i respect religion and other peoples beliefs but how are you going to help others if all your doing is praying about it, go out there and help them give the kids some shoes give them a better home do what jesus would do, thats where the sayings come from. Give money to the poor guy on the corner of the street. Help the woman or the guy with that flat tire. Change the world with small steps and create a big stair case.

[marytownsend]

So very true, the work of the church has disappeared and they have become mini country clubs where no one wants to get their hands dirty or deal with people in a differnt income bracket....not all, of course, but too many are like that now. Very relevant poem, beautifully done!

[JourneyBlu]

Beautiful! A thought-provoking subject and wonderfully presented! I particularly find the lines "neighbors pulled me from my mothers grasp,
alone, like a ghost they don't see." It so well makes a powerful statement in such poetic prowess!

[L. Edward Neale]

Yeah, were all playing for the same human team we all have the same needs, but we just describe the process differently. But indeed if we can all realise the underlying unity of our spiritual goals despite how we articulate them, then there is no need to waste energy in arguing who is right. I agree. Bravo! Well said.