Hell For the Poor
I am told in broad day light
by the powerful and rich
by some churchmen
who claim closeness to God;
that the poor are not favored by God
the wealthy and powerful
are loved, blessed by God
Yes; that the poor in wealth
will burn in hell-
the hot hell without flames
the steamy hell without smoke
because they have
no time to think
about and worship God
Most times they are worried
about what to eat, what to wear
and spent time cursing the rich
I am told what happens on earth
happens up there in heaven
the wealthy will be wealthy
the happy will be happy
the poor will be poor
and suffer in hell with children
and children’s children!
Lord, tell me the truth
who will be with you there,
the materially poor or the affluent?
Copyright © Solomon Ochwo-Oburu | Year Posted 2016
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