A Second Glance At Belief

You firmly declare, "No God," you say, Claiming life's a game, no creator in play, No guiding hand to greet each new day, No reckoning, no one for mistakes to sway. I once stood beside you, with disbelief's might, Then witnessed people, under sun's warm light, Worship ancient trees, with devotion so tight, I thought, "How quaint," as they took their flight. Gathering together, their prayers ascend, For death, sickness, losses, their hopes extend, Sacrifices made, a faith they defend, Yet their god responds, causing me to suspend. Those who proclaim, "No God," unaware, Of powers mystical, beyond what they dare, Who deny a supreme force's care, Have not glimpsed wizards, and witches, out there. If in these other powers, you put your trust, I ponder why you falter, doubts unjust, Why you hesitate when I confess, I worship the mightiest, I must profess. Is it because you deemed, He doesn't heed your call? Or because you felt abandoned, thinking Him so small? Would that be reason enough to deny Him, overall? To say, "I loved, but He didn't catch my fall." The moment you deny, it's trust you never held, This thought, lurking beneath, long concealed. The moment you sigh, unbelief, long withheld, An opportunity you sought, your true stance revealed. I wish you'd offer Him another chance, anew, Blend patience with faith, see what might accrue, I wish you'd believe, despite doubts you construe, I admit, I'm quite persistent, it's true. Don't mind others' words, their judgmental sway, Look up to Him, for all answers, I pray, In His grace, in His time, find your way, With unwavering belief, let doubts allay.