Gods

I made myself my god
In selfishness I loved you
But not how you needed to be loved
Now looking back I can confidently say that I failed you
Just as I failed the real God
The God who is not me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Sidwell Avatar
March 18, 2024 at 9:02 AM
Congratulations on the win for this fantastic write!
Empress Avatar
March 16, 2024 at 10:38 AM
Deep write. Congratulations on your first place win. Powerful poem it is. Pleasure reading this
Jones Avatar
March 16, 2024 at 12:10 AM
Congratulations on your win with this powerful poem!
Agustin Avatar
March 7, 2024 at 3:12 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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