Abdul Malik Mandani Poet Free verse

Pantheism

Not again will I profess 
my faith in a personal God
Nor its religions, rituals and rites --
The creator and breeder of acrimony,
rivalry, retribution, fear and animosity.

Nature is my God 
My God is the natural world,
The spirit of Nature 
is mingled in my spirit --
We evolved together
In every way we are one,
Nature and I are as body and soul;
When you see me, you see Nature,
When you see Nature, you see us both!

I do not aspire for some
imaginary heaven or an afterlife,
And deny 
all supernatural inspiration or revelation.

God is the Universe -- Eternal, infinite,
Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnipresence;
Everything in Nature is an aspect of God,
There is nowhere God is not.

I have nothing to confess
but my love of Nature,
Which I cherish
Revere and 
Vow to preserve
In all its magnificence,
Beauty and 
Diversity!


~For Brenda chiri-carroll contest

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Archana Garg October 26, 2014 at 1:48 AM Beautifully expressed. Congrats on the fine win..

S.Jagathsimhan Nair October 23, 2014 at 7:06 PM I appreciate your unique take on the subject. I too often wonder why religions which are said to be preaching love and peace remain the major cause of so much of discord, hatred and bloodshed.

Dr.Ram Mehta October 22, 2014 at 10:01 AM Lovely expressions on nature, Abdul, congrats on the win

Gary Bateman October 7, 2014 at 4:30 PM Abdul, A superb write here my friend. I gave you a "7." I really like your view of Nature as your God. Too many people in our troubled world today are dying in the name of religion -- and in the end, for nothing. Enjoyed your work immensely my friend!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary Abdul Malik Mandani October 7, 2014 at 4:50 PM Glad you liked it. I had written another piece on religion where I say that if you take out the word "Religion" from the dictionary of mankind, most of our wars and misery would end. Thanks for your comments. Appreciate much.

Barbara Gorelick October 7, 2014 at 4:25 PM I agree in every way. what a lovely piece. BG Abdul Malik Mandani October 7, 2014 at 4:44 PM Thanks a bunch of roses!