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Aenimal
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since 2002-11-18

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the ass-end of space

0 posted 2003-08-11 12:34 PM

Oh gOD, i know
your lust for power well

there are those who'd
sacrifice their lambs
to feed your gluttony
or satiate your greed

but not i

there are those who
fear inciting the wrath
in your envy of all other
gods and idols

but not i

gOD judge me not
too harshly
created in your image
i was born of your vanity
your need to be venerated

so my lord
i forgive you not for you are sin
and nothing can convey
the feel of utter desolation
we feel in your sloth

(..total lack of execution my muse is awol)

[This message has been edited by Aenimal (08-11-2003 12:39 AM).]

icebox
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since 2003-05-03

Posts 4383
in the shadows

1 posted 2003-08-11 12:47 PM

"created in your image
i was born of your vanity"

Ahh...now there is a good reason to come to some other belief!

Well, done, Sir. (muse or no muse)

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

2 posted 2003-08-11 12:52 PM

Blaming it on your muse are you?
This was good and dark Raph~
I like it raw.

Could you explain to me about the Lord being sin?
We are his creatures, and of our own making aren't we?
I could go on and on about the hand I was dealt.
I liked this, and like you, I have wept,
and I know what makes me smile.

Aenimal
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since 2002-11-18

Posts 7350
the ass-end of space

3 posted 2003-08-11 12:52 PM

thanks ice, and blues
just thinking too much as usual...reminded of the seven deadly sins (naming movies for a friend came across Se7en) and was amused by the thought that bible gOD has commited all of them and faaaar worse
and he did beget everything no?

[This message has been edited by Aenimal (08-11-2003 12:53 AM).]

Kaoru

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since 2003-06-07

Posts 3892
where the wild flowers grow

4 posted 2003-08-11 01:25 AM

Raph, seriously..

this is one of your best..

it made me all giddy!

littlewing
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since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

5 posted 2003-08-11 04:41 AM

Raph:

gOD judge me not
too harshly
created in your image
i was born of your vanity

yes we all are and you know I know the God you speak of for I have known the vengeful one, was the one I was taught. I commend you for such a plea and yes, I understand the message and turning of backs . . .
I know of not that God now, I too have discarded that image for replacement of one who suits my beliefs and not that of church and society. You cant read about this one in a book . . .
xxoo

Brad Majors

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since 2001-04-03

Posts 2647
Georgia

6 posted 2003-08-11 06:12 AM

So well done!

Jason Lyle
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since 2003-02-07

Posts 1438
With my darkling

7 posted 2003-08-11 09:17 AM

Very cool Raph, I tossed the old gOD out and created a new one in my own image.He has just as many flaws but we get along better

Jason

Greeneyes

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since 2000-09-09

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In Your Poetic Mind

8 posted 2003-08-11 10:09 AM

Oh gOD, i know
your lust for power well''''

such a powerful point....with raw emotion....thought provoking words....
Lauren~

The way you move me
I walk with your shadow
With your silhouette
Leave the light on
It always comes
Back to you

Kaoru

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since 2003-06-07

Posts 3892
where the wild flowers grow

9 posted 2003-08-11 01:55 PM

Bump.

serenity blaze
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since 2000-02-02

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10 posted 2003-08-11 02:08 PM

I could talk for hours just on the two lines quoted by icebox.

Thought provoking as always Raphael.

S Arthur Grey
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since 2001-03-19

Posts 719
woven by a poet's loom

11 posted 2003-08-11 02:30 PM

Don't go casually wandering off into a lightning storm, ok?
We need ya here.

But you know, if you keep bringing this up, I may have to join in, having long ago gone silent on the topic.

s.a.g.

Susan Caldwell
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since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

12 posted 2003-08-11 02:55 PM

Even as a kid I questioned the Bible...

Excellent writing...

Susan

inkedgoddess
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since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

13 posted 2003-08-11 04:04 PM

gOD judge me not
too harshly

whether or not he exists,
well lets say he does........i dont think he judges
i think its those down h ere playing god that judge, don t u?

Dark Angel
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since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

14 posted 2003-08-11 05:56 PM

Wow Sir Raph... you blow me away m'friend. and I agree with inkedgoddess... " I don't think he judges"

you
Maree

fate is not just
whose cooking smells good
but which way the wind blows

(Ani DiFranco)

vandana

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since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

15 posted 2003-08-11 06:58 PM

enjoy your read

Aenimal
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since 2002-11-18

Posts 7350
the ass-end of space

16 posted 2003-08-11 09:17 PM

Thanks everyone just a midnight rambling..again not gOD persay but that of religion and the bible

Honeybee
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since 1999-12-26

Posts 5372
Ontario, CANADA

17 posted 2003-08-11 10:13 PM

Wow....what a profound and powerful piece. I could also talk for hours about this subject, but, you don't want to get a virgo started hehe. Damn Raph, you just keep getting better and better and as always you challenge me and make me think.

This is a keeper

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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