One Holy Mess

The human race speaks of a faraway place called heaven
no doubt there, they’ll breathe easy knowing some still care,
yet to flee from incarnation’s mask, anxious tears so many have to share,
for while we have but a limited time here,
hunger for and pay homage to that eminent gig in the sky,
if only to await one’s promise after a lifetime able to turn
to glance upon the earth, the colour clear, tainted with the blood
of those whom in his name die.
Is it written that evil would survive in many forms
power to wield when humanity spawned
to become a collection of wretched emotions here in the great “Bee Hive”
for eons of tears after creation dawned?
From the outset irrefutable impressionists hold the reigns
dwell in the surge of adrenalin’s rush,
an awareness to inflict one’s pain
with logic; simple minds cannot crush!
They called it religion in the name of; 
coerced to sacrifice, manipulate,
a book of instructions a creed thereof
to enhance their powers, stipulate.
The human race, each an individual
yet herds of sheep reliant upon the Ram,
the weakest tossed aside, residual
till nurtured re-educated those the Lamb.
There are many in his name soil their reputation
unjustifiable actions condoned by a hierarchy of hidden agendas,
license to continue with savage mutation
to aid the evil despot, lord of the greatest of pretenders.
Soon this holy mess an ant’s nest deaden
although some the skill to explore the stars,
man will action his very own Armageddon
only to carry on with the emotional scars!

© Harry J Horsman 2016

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 8/1/2016 5:43:00 PM
Never a tale wrote so "True" - looking forward into reading the rest that I believe will be of fine works too - many thanks for the share . . . : )
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Date: 6/17/2016 12:30:00 PM
A collection of caliginous angst. We live our lives as individuals. Longing for love and peace. Why hate and harm ever get their way, I'll never know. Peace. :)
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Date: 5/12/2016 12:00:00 PM
Beautiful in the most unique way.. Loving this piece so much
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Date: 3/14/2016 1:57:00 PM
Such a lot of image and contemplation you weave through your lines Harry, I know one thing I see as the main cause of world trouble, and its use of 'belief in God' to coerce populations, in short; as fear of invasion is used, as fear of no health care, or hunger is used, or joblessness' In this it becomes a commodity 'and we lose out'
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Date: 2/15/2016 8:20:00 AM
Well worth an additional read. Lots to contemplate in these words.
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Date: 2/6/2016 8:52:00 AM
your words soften my heart like a damsel in need of a companion..... Your lines are sweeteners to a curious mind which is absolutely satisfied. There's this eagerness I have running to your pages and your reputation of meeting that expectation is beyond any form of appreciation or grading. Beyond 7 my friend!!
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Date: 1/29/2016 8:28:00 PM
Yes, we are making our own Armageddon. that is for sure, Harry. Your passion in the things you believe)and don't believe in) comes through so strongly when you write this way, Harry. Keep it up always!
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Date: 1/28/2016 10:37:00 AM
Harry, A great pleasure to find and read your poem today. Love ** SKAT **
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Date: 1/27/2016 9:38:00 AM
For myself I am not a fan of religion. I am thankful however for the relationship I have with the One who resides within my heart. So many atrocities have been done in the name of God which have nothing to do with Him. Human's have their own agendas and that freedom of will has created much suffering in the world. I prefer my Gods Quiet voice and will ignore all others.
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Date: 1/25/2016 11:17:00 PM
Enjoyed the way you expressed every line Harry you always cease to amaze me, LOVE LINDA
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Date: 1/25/2016 1:29:00 AM
Dear Harry Horsemen A deeply expressed and felt poem of what may happen in the future, well written my friend and moving, darkly inspirational, cheri dunn
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Date: 1/24/2016 7:51:00 PM
Great poetry , powerful and deep ending verses! Super 7 my friend and you do excellent free verse. Not only finely conceived but also meaningful and interesting to read! Mirabitur et dilatabitur cor tuum et aurum luceat stilo tam clare.
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Date: 1/23/2016 10:15:00 AM
Genius as always. Powerful expression of powerful sight, synthesized with deep truth, my lovely friend, bl
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Date: 1/21/2016 3:51:00 AM
Harry, this speaks so powerfully to me and its true!!!! enjoyed and reflected on this.. =`)~Olive Eloisa =`)
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Date: 1/20/2016 12:15:00 PM
I loved it Harry, you speak for so many, living and non. I enjoyed it, thank you for sharing~ Caryl
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Date: 1/20/2016 12:01:00 PM
an impeccable write Harry, thank you for the read :) -*Luv Linda*
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Date: 1/20/2016 11:39:00 AM
Great write, although I just canceled by ticket to heaven for a wee bit! :)
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