Close By Lake's Side
I lied to God for 21 years
based on childish rules,
more than outlandish fears,
I lied for years like all fools.
It was just as easy to,
to speak the truth to you
but I chose lies my one demise,
abusing grace with God's own few.
Accusing natural mistakes
of greater horror meant,
thus poisoning rivers lead to lakes
killing nature, God's own sent.
Disease rapidly spread,
revenge craved for all to feel,
fiery released and justice lead,
for lies deceased the pain is real.
Remorse does not dis sway,
vengeance can balance feelings,
Now nothing of me is left today
because of revenge's own dealings.
I never meant to hurt anyone
still the truth hurt and now I'm done.
Learning new actions to get new reactions,
the weight of guilt still weighs a ton.
I miss all whom I have hurt
and give all for karma's cause,
views of bridge's burnt is Curt
reminding lies of karma's laws.
I'm so sorry and always be
on both knees to beg, repent
for them to know ever to see
for karma's sake this heart that's bent.
So what's the lesson in this all,
what ensures all you to know?
21 years of lies do call,
Justice triumphs in our love life show.
Copyright © Richard Craig | Year Posted 2009
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