God's Not Listening
I know, that I am a sinner
People like me, not ‘cos I’m a sinner
But I think, for they also love the sin
And, most of my life I’ve adored sin
Without exactly knowing why
I grew up that way, full of lie
‘Cos of iniquities I realized one thing
Certainly, God’s not listening
To my everyday call for
I was disobedient to his favor
Hated the world and the enemies
I should’ve peace and give them a kiss
To list all the sin
I say, this space is really thin
What can I do?
That’s really me, living without a clue
But, isn’t God a loving creator?
To his children, a protector
Why, to me, those things happened?
I’ve carried the entire burden
Of being alone, for days and nights
I beg for a light
I cried in his holy name
But all is the same
Punish me, O Lord
For transgressing your accord
Surely, hard punishment I can’t take
Nor, light punishment I will take
If, silence is your kind of punishment
So be it, and from me no more comment
Still I prefer, you speak to me
Teach me anew….and set me free
To you, I promise no more lies
I believe you’ll listen….. hope never dies
Copyright © Ernesto P. Santiago | Year Posted 2006
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