Jerry T Curtis Poet I do not know?

The Answer

Take away assumption
And let's rule out the guess
Push aside the doctrine
And see what there is left
Strip away emotions
Sentiment and pride
Then maybe we can start to learn
Why Jesus really died
The Good Book simply states
That death is the wage
That sin will surely pay
On our final day
Christ was but a teacher
The best to ever be
If you read His spoken word
It's "That truth", that'll set you free
The world is mostly brainwashed
That path is broad and packed
More concerned about appearance
Instead of how to act
Religions teach obedience 
and burdens man will guilt
then pummels him with rules
until his spirit starts to wilt
Love and only love
Is what we are, here to learn
To think like Jesus Christ
In all that we discern 
THERE is one that can save you
Just look into a mirror
Then close your eyes a moment
To find him even nearer

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Poet Destroyer A April 25, 2015 at 11:05 PM Jerry, Congratulations on your awesome win in Richard Lamoureux's "Tell Me" contest. Have a nice day. LINDA

Richard Lamoureux April 25, 2015 at 9:46 AM I got carried away, thanks for entering my contest. Your words have weight!

Richard Lamoureux April 25, 2015 at 9:44 AM If we look within ourselves to where God resides we will indeed find the answer. When we choose to carry our own burdens the weight is overwhelming. Religion tells us we must be good enough and we always feel inadequate. Jesus says "Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest." I find much comfort in that. Jerry T Curtis April 25, 2015 at 8:58 PM Thank you Richard for taking the time to read my scribble, and thanks for the honor of participating in your contest

Funom Makama April 14, 2015 at 10:58 AM I had to read this again to fully absorb the beauty of your lines. Your words are smooth and mental friendly. My innerself jerk to your written expressions and I just cannot stop loving this beautiful page. Definitely a 7 Jerry T Curtis April 14, 2015 at 3:28 PM Thank you very much Funom, It's comment like your that keep encourages me to write-on

Cona Adams April 1, 2015 at 8:10 AM Well stated, Jerry. Your poem is full of truth. Oh, how we wish everyone could believe. All a person need do is read the gospels to know that Jesus is who He said He is, God's Son, the giver of eternal love, life, and the light of the world.

Diane Christian March 31, 2015 at 7:31 AM lovely poem, he is the only answer, thanks for your kind feedback, not ben on in a while but think God has new things coming Amen. God bless you and have a great easter

Jack Ellison March 25, 2015 at 8:46 AM Methinks Tammy nailed it... nothing more to add!!! Good one, Terry my friend!!!

Tammy Reams March 24, 2015 at 8:52 AM This is a beautiful write and so very true! It's all about love and then everything else will fall in place. Love it Jerry.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma March 24, 2015 at 8:27 AM Thoughtful deep write Jerry! Only if we could peep into our inside, close eyes n search Him there!!

Jaycee Cervenka March 23, 2015 at 8:04 PM I always like to read other peoples interpretation of the same thing. You did a great job here, and I like the form you employed. It's very different from mine, but that is what makes the contests interesting. Good Luck. ~jan

David Meade March 23, 2015 at 7:14 PM I believe you captured the incredible gift of love -- Jesus, his life for ours. 7

Eileen Manassian March 23, 2015 at 7:07 PM Interesting write. Unfortunately, some professed followers of Christ give Christianity a bad name! :( I guess I've done that at times, but that doesn't negate the fact that Jesus Christ was altogether lovely! :) Religion is bunk...Spirituality is life. The Bible speaks of those who have a form of godliness but deny its power. Thanks ever so much for the visit, Jerry. Great work here.