Can You Guess My Name

Religious....from my heart

Guess My Name

Though I walk through the valley

of uncertainty

I will not fear the unseen

And though I walk through pain and

misery

I will not become unclean

I have roamed this world for decades 

untouched by human hands

I am but a fading memory 

full of pain, you can not comprehend

In dark my face looks tattered 

worn and abused

In light I am like you 

mistreated and used

I am the man that comes by 

in the middle of the day

To hand you a book of wisdom

"I'm not interested", you say

So, I turn and walk away

Unshaken by your denial

Knowing you'll come begging 

after a little while

For this world will soon be over

I'm gathering my sheep

I will not abandon 

those I plan to keep

Can you guess my name?

Can you say it aloud?

In this, there is no shame

You must confess, you can not be proud

I am the pretty butterfly 

that gently lands

My wings are that of velvet 

My eye's that of man

I am the stray dog 

that no one wants to feed

I am the open wound 

that continues to bleed

Can you guess my name?

Will you talk of me?

Are you my friend?

Or my worst enemy?

This world will soon be over 

it is coming to an end

Will you be saved and ready?

or committing sin?

Will you be waiting for me?

Or partying the night away?

Listen to me closely 

and hear what I have to say

The end is so close, I know it

I set the date

Ask me for forgiveness

Do not hesitate

Asking, is all it takes 

two words from you to me

Do this one thing 

and 'chosen' you will be

But if you choose to wait

and put it off for another day

It's possible it'll be too late

Because I'm on my way

Now I have forewarned you

And I didn't mix my words 

you can not call these parables 

you can't blame me for your hurt

Just stop and look around you

Can't you see the devils deeds?

I'm asking you to claim your ground 

and plant my loving seeds?

If you do this for me

I will not forget you or your own 

and I will reward you 

and place you by my throne

Can you guess my name?

It's easy if you read the signs

It's just three little letters 

known to all mankind

Can you guess my name?

Must I tell you after all these years?

Didn't you know my name

When I wiped away your tears?

Didn't you say "Please God, help me?"

And didn't I come fast and running?

and didn't I show compassion and help you mercifully?

It shouldn't be so hard 

for you to say my name

When it has never changed

It's always been the same

I am the setting sun 

that you so admire

I am the warmth you so love 

by the wooded fire

I am the miracle 

that amazes you.... when you die

I am your Lord Savior and Christ

I am your God.... it is "I"

By: Sandra Rains

 

 

Author's Note

Any comment welcome. Everyone's entitled to their belief.

Reviews

[ANTO]

The title reminded me of The Stones, 'Pleased to meet you - hope you guess my name'. In fact it is the yin to that yang Sandra. Creative and engaging poem - I did guess who it was towards the end heh heh.

[Barbara Walker]

Wow. Sandra, this is something so many of us need to read. I love your rhyme scheme. I liked so many of the lines and it isn't preachy, just feels like truth. Thanks for sharing! Barbara