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G.O.D. (Gaining One's Definition)
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
This is one of my old favorites from Open Poetry #5....enjoy! Ever since I was young, I wanted to learn about God. I was never sure what was to become because, times was hard. As times went on, I praised him and used him as a mental emblem. As usual, I had questions, from bible lessons because, my mind was always second guessing as I've often wondered, which answer to this question is right, is God black or is he white? I wanted to know the flow, see the light cause, I looked at him with two different eyesights but one day, I knew that the truth, would eventually come out in the light. I tried to erase a trace, of my doubts and fears but, the mist ain't gone, I still can't see clear cause, as a child, I was given a vision, a religion, without a single answer to why, I was just told to "believe in him," because, for me, he died but, curiosity killed the cat and I knew that there was more to that so, in wisdom books, I reached back and kept eating, the food the books were feeding, until my knowledge began to stack. Now, my mind was no longer lost in the black because, I knew the facts, my soul was intact and I tatooed God, not Jesus, across my back. I read the books of Zen and Tao, keeping my mind well-rounded like a bagel. I've read The Koran and The Bible and any book with a god-given title because, they're all vital, they taught me courage and survival and they gave me hope and revival. I recommend these books because, the truth is within them, read them boys, you can't skim them like you're eating chips ahoy. You got to read them again and again, and absorb the information like a sponge, and share the knowledge, with your wives, daughters, and sons. I now use my religion, as my eternal vision, to enhance my horizons, and lead me to where the sun is shining. Religion should be a natural way of life, organized religion such as people telling me, who I should pray to, just ain't right, and I now I don't care, if he's black or white because, all that matters is that, he represents what's right! You can call him God, Jehovah, or Allah but, they're just multiple words, for the heavenly father. I'm just gonna preach and teach, the holy words, so I can reach, my sisters and brothers, and praise God, unlike any other because, when his trumpet blows, only the chosen ones go! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Nathan, all I can say right now after reading through once, is... amazing |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Thank you Passing shadow, I'm glad that you like it! Nathan |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Nate Dogg, Well it seems your happy with your choises and thats what counts right, enjoyed the reading. Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. We have to be reminded that He exist!" (Writer Unknown) |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Nate Dogg, I worried when my own son was questioning the readings of God, and read all he could about Zen and Tao. With these readings he has become stronger in his belief of a heavenly father. In fact he has helped strengthen my beliefs. What I want to say to you is just, Thank God for people like you. |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Wow, I must say that I'm pleasantly surprised that my poems got some responses cause, I thought my poem was basically left for the dead...I wanna thank Cerenity for posting a reply and inot, thank God for considerate people like you to take the time and read what I'm trying to say.....peace!! Nathan |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
left for dead? well, not by my hand, it ain't! It deserves another go round I think... reading it over again...and again...awesome to me! |
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DYME Member
since 2000-07-29
Posts 104Texas |
THAT WAS ONE OF THE BEST INSPIRING POEMS I HAVE READ IN A WHILE. IT REALLY TOUCHED ME. I LOVED IT!!! MANY BLESSING BE UNTO YOU. NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST ME SHALL PROSPER... ISAIAH 54:17 |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
I like and agree with what you said about multiple names. Enjoyed this. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
No matter the name you can always tell he's God cause he's the one that represents right...fantastic message Nate....James |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
I think there are so many different types of religions, because different people need to learn different lessons from them..........I think it's good to explore as many as you can.....open your mind, not close it off........ Nate this is a really great poem  SEA |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Oh my God, I've gotten another set of responses and I must say that I'm very, very, grateful....I wanna thank passing shadows for replying again, I wanna thank my friend Jimmy for posting with lovely compliments as usual...I wanna thank Dyme and JLR, for their wonderful commments and I wanna thank Sea for her lovely comments....peace and one love! Nathan |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I now use my religion, as my eternal vision, to enhance my horizons, and lead me to where the sun is shining. Religion should be a natural way of life, organized religion such as people telling me, who I should pray to, just ain't right, and I now I don't care, if he's black or white because, all that matters is that, he represents what's right! You can call him God, Jehovah, or Allah but, they're just multiple words, for the heavenly father. I'm just gonna preach and teach, the holy words, so I can reach, my sisters and brothers, and praise God, unlike any other because, when his trumpet blows, only the chosen ones go! =============== Nate I been meaning to get to this poem for days..I tell ya its getting so hard to keep up in these forums now..anyway.... awesome write my friend... loved the pace and rhyme flow ... but the message if this is the heart of the poem and it tells me you are wise beyond your years... this is sincere and honest and speaks many truths... most inspiring..... very very cool write Nate... back to the top for you As sure as God made wine you can't wrap your arms around a memory In the dark for me youre the candle flame that flickers to life ~Mission UK~ |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Well, I'm not surprised that Mrs. Janet Marie, dropped by today...that's a given especially when I post my best poems....thank you once again Janet for your great replies...you're the best...peace! Nathan |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Nathan, I always admire those who speak up when others may not agree...especially when it's something they don't care to hear. The truth sometimes hurts...and then they call it an "opinion". I think you have a lot to say, my friend. And I have my ears open. |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Wow Passing shadows, you must want everyone to read my poem....thank you and I agree with every word you say though....the truth does hurt....ya know what passing shadows, I'm thinking that I wrote this piece a little too sharp for some people's taste though....you don't think I went a little overboard do you? Nathan |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I love the open honest approach that you're using here Nathan. You've done a wonderful job here! The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Nathan, if you write to suit "some people's taste" then the beauty is lost. I see no edges here. This is not a poem that lashes out to cut anyone. And the way I see it, (which doesn't mean it's the way it is) is that a knife only cuts you if you play with it foolishly. |
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NC Member
since 2001-02-20
Posts 89 |
i'm glad to see that this is a forum where people are free to post whatever their religious (or non-religious) thoughts are not religious myself, but can always appreciate a well written poem and yours was very well written enjoyed!  |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Quote: a knife only cuts when you play with it foolishly.....very well said, Passing shadows...thanks for your kind words and thanks for your unprecendented fourth reply! Thank you ethome, for your kind comments. Hey NC, welcome to Passions and thanks for your kind comments! Nathan |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Nate, sorry I didn't get to read this sooner, but you know us old blue haired ladies don't move as fast as this forum! I realy liked this poem and you said so very much. Wonderful! Hugs, ME |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Well Mother Earth, thank you so very much, for dropping in....peace and one love! Nathan |
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