Anthony Nutter Poet Rhyme

Church Sin

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A. W. Nutter

As the suns rays take flight
Pain, mere moments away
Fear grows with the twilight
As a demon prepares to play

No concern of retribution
Atrocities becoming ageless
Habitual, nightly persecution
Cloaked in a veil of righteousness

The barn door slowly opens
Oil lamp illuminates the boy
His eyes black as a ravens
As he views his captive toy

Crying out, from a cold caress
Prompts the demons laughter
Salvation absent for the godless
No mercy from the assaulter

Screams providing gratification
The final act being orchestrated
Priest praying for absolution
For sins already committed

The child’s heart surrenders
Resting in a shallow grave
Safe from religious pretenders
No longer a reprobates slave

Children losing their innocence
Causing the flock to lose hope
False prophet preaching temperance
Pedophiles protected by the Pope

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Berinde Ovidiu-Claudiu January 7, 2013 at 2:39 AM great poem, has its own force and power to convince the reader.Nice rhyme and irony.

Peggy Caulfield May 23, 2012 at 6:44 AM Wow. You sure said it.

Nette Onclaud September 4, 2011 at 8:26 AM true grit, anthony... best wishes to you for the success of your new book!... :) huggs, nette

Chiquitachiamaka Baity August 21, 2011 at 6:22 PM Wonderful write Anthony...so powerful....thanks for sharing....chiquita

Don Johnson July 13, 2011 at 2:58 AM Interesting verse mate, life can be imperfect, keep em coming, on ya, Don

Juanita Warden July 2, 2011 at 9:17 AM WOW!Strong and Powerful.

Juanita Warden June 30, 2011 at 3:51 AM WoW, very good and to the point..

Sara Kendrick June 22, 2011 at 5:09 AM Couldn't read it all..Sad..Sara

Andrea Dietrich June 20, 2011 at 11:31 PM Anthony. I surely hope, for the sake of that church and its youth, that this is not a very typical thing. ?But yes, you sure do hear stories. a worthy topic to explore!

Debbie Guzzi June 20, 2011 at 6:17 AM so sad but so true, the strong should protect the weak, not prey on them. Thanks for your kind comments. Light & Love

Nette Onclaud June 18, 2011 at 3:41 AM a tearing piece that haunts the soul.. beautiful, anthony... religion is man-made! :) huggs, nette

Poet Destroyer A June 16, 2011 at 5:51 AM i truelly believe the church is responsible for more problems in the world then anything else and god will have the last laugh on us enjoyed reading your poem p.d.