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WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
When I was younger I was taught to pray; I had no doubt that God loved me And really wanted to give me good things So I prayed for a red bicycle. But… nothing: my parents were poor And my mother thought I’d hurt myself And God, well, I dunno. He didn’t show up with the bike He didn’t give my dad the money and allowed my mother’s fears to remain and I walked while my friends rode their bikes and made fun of me. There was a kid in my communion class – Pretty smart kid, and he had a way of looking at things quite differently than I. (And although he became a lawyer that takes nothing from his logic.) I asked him about this problem of God; the unanswered prayers and the Great Silence. Oh hell – he said – you have to figure out the System. What’s confession, and asking forgiveness for? If you’re going to confess anyhow, may as well have something to show for it. When I wanted my red bike – don’t we all want one? – I went out one night and stole it. Then I asked God to forgive me: case closed. We may not be friends God and I – He hates those who can figure it out But we’re good business partners now: you see, we understand one-another. |
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Jack Straw Member
since 2006-03-02
Posts 70 |
haha brought a smile to my face. I never did understand how a murderer can ask forgiveness and a man who tells a white lie such as answering "Do I look fat since I'm pregnant" with the reply "No of course not honey, you look beautiful" they're both forgiven just as easily. in one of my own poems I wrote: Mom, I'm sick of God, he never talks to me it's a one sided relationship and that should not be. that poem I just spoke of was a long winded Ginsberg-esque inquiry into the norms of today.. but anyway thank you for your poem I enjoyed the read [This message has been edited by Jack Straw (05-15-2006 08:59 PM).] |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Well stated...I think many of us, no matter how much we love God or have faith, have also pondered what's it all for?/Why is life so unfair?/Why are there unanswered prayers, etc? I found this both sad, (as it it probably meant to be), and comical.... Melissa~ Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world! |
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BROTHER JOHN Member
since 2006-04-06
Posts 386 |
Dear Windwalker, "Then I asked God to forgive me! Case closed!" Some how God was and is acknowledged! We all have to deal with unanswered prayers. It is part of the mystery! |
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