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The Prostitute And The Priest
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The Prostitute And The Priest |
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anwaarhassan Member
since 2003-07-09
Posts 181Menifee, CA 
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The Prostitute And the Priest She walked her way to church on day To atone for her life of sin, To seek the help of a goodly priest And a new life begin. She waited awhile with bated breath, Would he deign to talk to one Who sought to start her life anew… Or would he choose to shun. “Father, I seek aid from thee To cleanse my life of sin And seek thy guidance to help raise Young ones of my kin.” “Four young waifs I have loved, They be not of my womb; But I care as if they were my own To save them from their doom.” “The God fearing soon turned away From cries of those unfed, And sought to save their own soul By condemning mine instead.” “Those who chose to save my soul All but sold my chastity, Ravaged what was mine alone Under the guise of piety.” “So I seek today thy wisdom To aid me in my plight, Plead my cause before the Lord And tell me wrong from right” He gave her then a piercing look, “I know thee, wanton wretch, Dare thou sully this holy abode When thou ‘art Satan’s get.” “The sins against thy own God Weigh much against thy deed, ‘Hail Marys’ won’t mend the souls Of the unholy ones in need.” “But for a mere paltry sum The house of God may need, I can plead thy case to Him And Salvation be yours indeed.” “Know then this, Oh goodly priest That thou labor but in vain, To prey on those who are in need Is much to God’s disdain.” “Man of God, pray pardon me For knocking upon thy door This alas, is the house of man Not of the God I adore.” “And Man’s attempt at Godliness Is the epitome of human conceit, Blame the lamb for the preying wolf To justify his own deceit.” |
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~DreamChild~ Senior Member
since 2001-04-23
Posts 544in your dreams |
nice job. |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Excellent Anwarr This is a far reaching poem, with a very good message...I wish that some of the religious extremist I know would read this...but they probably would not understand it, perhaps because they are like the priest in this poem.. Well done ___________ice/ford ><> |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Wow! This was one heck of a message, and an honest one that I am glad you wrote. Actually the very reason I turned away from organized religion, and became my own church. Excellent job on this! |
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anwaarhassan Member
since 2003-07-09
Posts 181Menifee, CA |
Mysteria, Dreamchild and Ice, Thank you for your comments. Appreciate the feedback. Thanks Anwaar |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I'm not much into religious poetry, but I did enjoy this |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
strong message, sadly what you portray is reality.. well done sir. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
once again, you've displayed great talent in presenting a truth that some don't wish to see an enjoyable read, thank you for sharing |
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anwaarhassan Member
since 2003-07-09
Posts 181Menifee, CA |
Passing Shadow, Midnitesun and Gentle spirit, Thank you all for your appreciation and complinents  Anwaar |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You have a told a timeless tale at quite the timely moment. Loved this... |
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