You think you got it tough

So many people claim to know pain
So many people say their lives are just like hell
People claim to know the ways of the world

I laugh in their faces
I smile when they complain
And shake my head at their innocence

When they glare at me
Wondering how I could be so heartless
So cruel

I simply ask them
If they really understand the meaning of pain?
If they really know what it's like to be betrayed

People laugh at the idea of Jesus
They spit on his name
They would dance on his grave if they could

His best friend turned him into pilot
He was abused beyond our imagination
He was treated like crap

He died for people who hated him
He died for people who would rather die themselves
Then listen to him

But he hung on a cross
With nails piercing his flesh
Nails going through the tendons his hands and feet

And he did that for the people who put those nails in him
He did that for the people who spat on him
He did that for the people who threw a spear into his side

So you tell me you understand pain?
You got it tough?
You don't know anything 

 

Author's Note

I am a Christian and I don't feel like I have professed that on here I am a VERY strong believer, I am ready for a religious debate any moment. And this is me sorta ranting a little about people who say that their lives are terrible when all they have to complain about is an F on a test. Let me know what you think

Reviews

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Jesus is the most enlightened being to ever walk this Earth. My only problem is how he is portrayed..all deities are deplicted in states of enlightenment..but not Jesus, no, he is shown suffering on a cross..That is not what Jesus should be remembered for because his greatest acheivement was rising from the dead and giving everlasting life..I wish we could see Him is his glory not His pain..that's just my view..

[JanieB]

Ohhh..an angry one. Get it out girl!

[M Garcia]

People complain too much and some not enough. There are children in the world who have every damned right to complain, but are afraid to because of the consequence. Jesus, if you believe all the texts, had it damned rough. Thank you for sharing.

[PoetryofProvidence]

there is no debate , he suffered for every human , and was perfected by the things he suffered ...afflictions are the core of understanding of those around us....

[KAREN]

I love Jesus too and go to church and VERY strong believer too and I wouldn't know what to do without him in my life! EXCELLENT!!!!!

[SilentSKY]

With you there! :)

[Alicia Schroeder]

This is blunt and straight to the point, You brought a part of pain out that many forget daily. Great peice

[Calypso]

Very, very true. Something everybody should remember is that Jesus came to earth to help us and we deny him and say he's not real. I think saying Jesus isn't real is as bad as when he face was spit upon.
Thank goodness though Jesus lives and he still loves and his heart will never hardened. I feel like Jesus is my closet best friend. Sorry for the rant.

[silently leathel]

you are soooo right!!!! im a Christian and PROUD of it!!! i really respect that you wrote this. thank you soo much!!!

God bless you :)

[Buddhistboy73]

Ok, so I like the sentiment here and i think it's great that you (and others) have such strong beliefs, as I think it can help us in this world.. and yeah, it's easy for us to get caught up in our own "stuff", so thanks for reminding me....I have work to do!