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Spiritually Speaking

Like art, religion is subjective,
beauty in eyes of those obliged
followers experience aesthetics  
within their own realms of rapture,
differing philosophies kickoff wars
amidst myriads of gods to choose,
merely beholden beyond spiritually 
wholly invested belief in one true entity
inasmuch as thy brethren's blood is shed in
the name of an all-consuming omnipotence

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Lim'Rik Flats

December 10, 2016 at 8:53 AM

sigh... the old "freedom from thought" bit. If I force others to think as I do, then I no longer have to think. Always amazes me, embrace an omnipotent "CREATOR" and then declare a death sentence for "creativity." So it goes. Well said, btw. MORE COFFEE!

Paloma P

December 10, 2016 at 8:57 AM

You want that shot of caffeine in a chalice? :) Thanks, much appreciate your thoughts.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

October 17, 2016 at 8:31 PM

A beautifully expressed POV, Paloma. My God is Love, so those professing to kill in God's name, aren't my brethren. Strong poem, well stated case. First poem of yours I read, but will read more for sure. You have such a strong independent mind. A free thinker like me respect that most of all whether I agree or disagree. Mad props to you. Also that was a compelling title that made me select it as the first poem to read. Love and peace to from the RW (Romantic Warrior.)

Paloma P

December 10, 2016 at 8:58 AM

I'm in total accordance with your thoughts Freddie, thanks, sorry this is so late.

Chris Green

October 17, 2016 at 7:29 AM

War in the name of religion, kind of an oxymoron it seems. Die, because you don't believe what I do. Makes no sense to me. Nice little poetic rant Paloma. Even with a subject such as this, your poetry still flows beautifully.

Paloma P

October 17, 2016 at 11:53 AM

Absurd, but we keep doing it. Thanks so much Chris.