A Poetic Judgement Day
“What to look for in a God?”
I asked holding a lightning rod
“Who said this?”
A spirit whose message seemed to be missed
“It was just an inquiry
Do not send flames to fire me
What to look for in a God?
Is a simple question from someone holding an electrical lightning rod
Am I testing faith from my grave
After a life where I sacrificed and forgave
Darkness illuminated
Hatred humiliated
About the mess
That I honestly confess”
“No,” the voice did mention
I assumed I got attention
“I designed
Your mind
To decide
Who should be your guide?
It was a mystical thought
Education I pondered should be understood and taught
You with two legs, two arms and one head
Studied what happens in the end when one is dead
Do I exist?
Or is this just a bunch of mist?”
Checking the good guest list
Hoping I was going to be granted an eternal wish
I went to kiss
Clenching my fist
Strengthen my soul
Already succeeded in all my layman’s goals
“You are my God
And I am proud of my job,
I did on the place called earth
From the time of my birth
But now that my commitments are done
It is time to know if I won
A passport
Into the heavenly fort
Or am I due in some judgement court
Where my actions are examined
Waiting decision if I am damned
Such harsh visions
Filled with critical decisions”
“Relax in peace
Yes, you are deceased
Rest there
Without a scare
Enjoy the warmth in the air
That you are getting
In this new setting
Let others enjoy their time
Eating bread drinking wine
Using a host
To discuss the Holy Ghost
Saying I believe before the toast
Avoiding being the lamb during the holiday roast
Allow them to say their goodbyes
Unleashing tears and cries
Accompanied with sighs
Normal results when someone dies”
Copyright © Marc O'Brien | Year Posted 2021
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