Open Poetry #44 |
The Choice |
Suncleaver Member
since 2009-01-18
Posts 481Stafford England |
Before reading this poem please bear in mind that I am writing from a purely moralistic point of view. I am not a religious man, in fact I am an atheist, but religious imagery does provide the perfect metaphor for the difference between right and wrong. A raven flies an angel falls On this austere day From pits of hell the devils hand Reaches out in false dismay The fallen angel wreathed in smoke A halo black as night A twisted and corrupt being True perversion of light For fealty he promises A rune etched ebon blade To wield the power of dread spirits Over all things evil made A suit of armour draped in skulls And blessed in innocent blood To strike fear into the hearts of men As only Hades could Sorceries to rend and tear The fabric of space and time Endless power no remorse All this could be mine But I will take the silver shield And stand against the dark The pure white fire of blessed life A brief but blinding spark A hammer of the righteous A pair of seraph wings The healing power of saving light The grace that wisdom brings Every man must face the choice Between what’s right and wrong To raise their voice in endless rage Or righteous battle song |
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Anniepimm Senior Member
since 2008-12-26
Posts 550England |
Suncleaver for an atheist you sure do write a perfect poem about religion, I found your poem excellent and extremely enjoyable i am a spiritualist and i understood your meaning in this piece A marvoulouse contribution, Thank you for sharing Annie |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
"But I will take the silver shield And stand against the dark The pure white fire of blessed life A brief but blinding spark" A fine write, Suncleaver. Good vs bad is a moral issue. I have a spiritual side, but am not religious. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
You did a good job here. I think we wouldn't recognize the light without knowing of darkness, good versus bad, right versus wrong, as we live in this world of duality. We are the sole responsibles for our constant choices and the relative consequences. The art of living is the result of a fascinating series of choices ... and love is the key to move ahead on this Path of existence, with or without religious beliefs. Thought provoking, thank you. Love, Margherita |
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