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The Sin and God Within

Heaven forbid, He who many claim to be
the son of God made no such claim, God forbid.
He was taught and learned the ways of sin you see
from rabbi, these very learned and conflicted men.

One God was on Joseph's son lips not named;
one god and he but one son, who wished to enfold
the untold numbers who did not believe the same.
He was of God's chosen people, sons of Abraham.

Believe as did he, whom was given Christ's name
all mankind lives in the palm of one God's hand.
A god who created and does understand, orchestrate
all, undivided, twixt good and bad, small men's dole.

Fear not all actions which create or destroy are known
and forgiveness given for we are but bone.
Actions, consequences, choices, creation's plan,
God unnamed abides within the clay of man.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Martin Avatar
May 26, 2015 at 8:54 AM
Enjoyed this thoughtful poem so well written!
Callus Avatar
April 28, 2015 at 1:10 PM
Hi Debbie! Enjoyed your take on "Tell Me". Congrats on your fine win! // Just stopping by for a while (not back yet) visiting friends! All the best:) // paul
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April 25, 2015 at 11:00 PM
Debbie, Congratulations on your awesome win in Richard Lamoureux's "Tell Me" contest. Have a nice day. LINDA
Nunez Avatar
April 25, 2015 at 7:43 PM
Congrats Debbie! It is good that we are able to appreciate and respect other's works with a different belief and perspective. Hugs! :) Kim
Lamoureux Avatar
April 25, 2015 at 8:56 AM
It make me think of the song "What if God was one of us?" I am pleased you entered my contest Debbie, congratulations.
La France Avatar
April 25, 2015 at 7:57 AM
Debbie, congratulations on your win with this deep and beautifully pen poem, 7
Newan Avatar
April 24, 2015 at 11:21 PM
VERY NICE
Mandani Avatar
April 24, 2015 at 11:17 AM
"God unnamed abides within us" is a moot point. When one 'personalizes' God and brand names it - it's no God! I agree with your point of view.
Ludden Avatar
April 1, 2015 at 2:04 PM
One damn fine poem! So delighted to find another poet who like me is not a biblical literalist...and your work very well put-together as well! What more can I say? Love this.
Loving Iii Avatar
March 24, 2015 at 5:38 PM
Read and reread somethings missing.
Kendrick Avatar
March 21, 2015 at 6:29 AM
Enjoyed reading your work..Yahweh the unspoken name of God(Jesus) is forever on my mind and in my heart..If only we could all live the life that Jesus lived..Thanks for stopping by..Rose Of Sharon is a beautiful plant..I have double purple here at the house..So it does well in your area as well?..Amazing..You know the flowers open in the morning in response to the sun and when night comes they close and the next day they are gone..Only one day per flower..Think about it..Only one day..Sara
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