John Lawless Poet Free verse

I question the presence of a god

I question the presence of a “god”
Any god, your god or my non-existent god
That is ….if based on the

All knowing,
all loving,
all forgiving,
all merciful 
etcetera
god, gods or God

In the midst of war
We pray to these “gods”
For peace

We pray for the sick
Then again
We prayer for the dead

We rejoice in the fable
Of the Prodigal Son
While exiling all
Who fail to meet our “gods”
Expectations

I question the presence of a god
Until I see a baby
Hear the laughter of children playing
Watch an old couple smile at the antics

Perhaps I should not question the presence of a “god”
But practice it

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Aysha Nuwas August 4, 2024 at 11:13 PM There is great wisdom in this poem. Loved it.

Gershon Wolf August 4, 2024 at 6:20 PM questions - many. answers - few.

Unseeking Seeker August 4, 2024 at 8:31 AM if I may so suggest ~ all beliefs and concepts pertain to mind, which is in duality, as it needs to be, to function in earth life. However, the realisation of truth is in the heart, which is in singularity. this is why the mind can never grasp the ultimate reality but we can imbibe it in the heart, in stillness. we then see who we are, as eternal living light. we know because we ‘see’ leaving no room for doubt. John Lawless August 4, 2024 at 8:35 AM your suggestions are always welcome as the "Buddha" and I have been mud wrestling for decades....appreciate your insights