Sour Grapes

It is my observation that 
those who violently oppose the opinion
Or belief of another

their own self bias disclose 

 I want to believe
In a power 
Greater than my own

 To have a hope
  For an anchor to grope 
In seas starting to foam


And how is it 
dermis
Off your nose
What others are
Moved to say

And why does
It so solidly grind your gears
What some  happily choose to relay


I fully disagree with you
but not your right
to speak it


I just make a note
for future time
to be sure not to seek it


The idea I have entertained Of those
who don't want Faith and want to deprive others too


Is you have no need
to search for God
 because you have found him in you.


The one I serve
Isn't arrogant
Or condescending in tone


So why not
Your merry self loving way go
And leave the God fearing alone


Or perhaps it's due
to the fact  that you
Answer to no one up to
And including the ONE who tolerates you.


Each to their own.Sans agendas.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 5/15/2022 3:07:00 PM
Thanks for the read,indeed.
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Date: 5/15/2022 2:15:00 PM
No one knows what in your heart to oppose your belief. We don't always say what we believe. Lot of times we don't want others to know that belief. Belief is a thin line that drags you to its corner. God is universal, unique and within you though their is other aspects to how we belief like that of Moses, Jesus, Mohammad, Buddha, these are all men of a different caliber of faith.
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Date: 5/8/2022 3:14:00 PM
hmm, I am that I am. What gods and demons reside in all of us.
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Vickey Rhymer
Date: 5/8/2022 9:30:00 PM
I am in that I am able to make myself what ever I need to be as in a loving father to those who had none,a protector.Not only that but I am as in I am able to make you into whatever you need to become as well.Outspoken when innately shy for example.This is my understanding of I am.Yes I believe we can become God's house by our invitation of his influence in our life which can become so entailing it leaves little room for the other.The Indians speak of the two wolves that live inside a man.The one nurturing and good the other decimating and proud.Which will thrive was asked ?The one you feed.I choose to feed God's influence as I know his motive is to my benefit.I am also in awe of the fact he could have forced all to be his servants upon this earth but graciously gave us free will wanting us to do so out of love.A mirroring back of the love he has so generously bestowed upon us since earths' inception.
Date: 5/6/2022 9:56:00 AM
Well spoken Vickey! You have focused on such an important subject right now - the seemingly intolerant spirit that is so prevalent - the inability of many to enter into a discussion of opposing viewpoints. This kind of discussion is so important to the development of new ideas and not just spewing one's own beliefs! And I love your last two stanzas. Without God, this world spins off into chaos and ultimate oblivion. Grace and peace to you!
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Vickey Rhymer
Date: 5/6/2022 10:13:00 AM
Thank you Sam.
Date: 5/5/2022 2:22:00 PM
I agree Vicky.. With one exeption you do Have an agenda in your beleif, that you are Free to follow God.' And to gain His Love. Again Is a goal or agenda.. Not that that is hurting Anyone else.. I don't want to appear rude, it's just Better in my mind coming from someone who Shares much that you will, rather than well ; from a you know what source.' God bless and keep You Dear Vicky 'humbly yours Joe.'
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Vickey Rhymer
Date: 5/5/2022 3:05:00 PM
Guess your right Joe,I speak from my heart and In the process all contents are apt to come to light .Also I believe that the mercy I am fortunate to receive should not stop with me.The motivation is love.I don't feel love when the opposite Is howitzered.But I must admit,your right Thanks
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