Truth Or Consequences

To whom much is given much is expected, land of the free
For when His Light is reflected then all will be able to see
Yet His Light has gone away, as evil seems to tighten its grip
No longer knowing how to pray, that bitterness worsens with each sip

Praying for all the people in now the latest of these attacks
But as we gather together in the steeple it is our prayer that lacks
God hates the shedding of innocent blood in especially, His Unborn
Still wondering why such the flood of our Holly Father's Righteous Scorn

Calling His Name we beg for mercy, then show none of our own
Murdering Innocence with a decree and sealed with a self-righteous tone
In God there is no difference, for He has created us all
Yet, still being so vociferous about a gunman and his gaul

Will these attacks continue in what seems a quickening pace
I believe that's up to us and the next vote that we will face
With over six million lives at stake in praying to the One above
Don't make the reprehensible mistake of trying to limit God's love

Isaiah 59:7- 8
Their feet run to evil, and they are swift to shed innocent blood; their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity; desolation and destruction are in their highways. The way of peace they do not know, and there is no justice in their paths; they have made their roads crooked; no one who treads on them knows peace
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Theraven Avatar
September 24, 2019 at 11:39 PM
Vincent, Your poem puts thoughts on a just and meaningful path. “The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.” Proverbs 28:1
Flannery Avatar
September 25, 2019 at 3:23 AM
Thank you Quoth. God Bless You!
Lamoureux Avatar
September 17, 2019 at 7:46 AM
So good to see a faith piece being honoured. Congrats on POTD.
Flannery Avatar
September 17, 2019 at 9:22 AM
Yes Richard, thank you! God bless you!
Andresen Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 6:01 AM
- Congratulations on your lovely p.o.t.d., Vincent - hugs and happy weekend :) // Anne-Lise :)
Flannery Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 10:10 AM
Thank You Anne-Lise! God Bless You.
Capitano Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 4:01 AM
My heartfelt congratulations, dear Maria, for a professional and brilliant presentation and poetry. Hugs.
Flannery Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 10:07 AM
Thank You Phil! God Bless You!
Nicole Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 8:23 PM
"That which has been is what will be, That which is done is what will be done, And there is nothing new under the sun" Ecclesiastes 1:9 (NKJV) We are experiencing what has been done before, and will continue on. Sad indeed. You have expressed this so beautifully, with so much truth within. Congratulations Vincent, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy
Flannery Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 10:08 AM
Thank You Brandy. God Bless You!
Proxenos Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 4:42 PM
A brilliant poem Vincent congratulations on being awarded POTD. Hugs, Jennifer.
Flannery Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 10:09 AM
Thank You Jennifer! God Bless You.
Pandit Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 12:47 PM
Congrats Vincent on poem of the day.
Flannery Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 10:06 AM
Thank You Vijay! God Bless You.
Mishra Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 11:35 AM
"Calling His Name we beg for mercy, then show none of our own" great expressive line. Congrats on POTD
Flannery Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 10:05 AM
Thank You Ashok. God Bless You!
Sands Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 11:27 AM
Congratulations for POTD with this great poem :)
Flannery Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 8:14 AM
Thank You Heidi! God Bless You.
Gondolf Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 10:13 AM
Congrats on POTD, Vincent, these are certainly words to ponder. It is good to step back every once in a while and ask ourselves if we are heading in the right direction. All the best. John
Flannery Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 8:12 AM
Thank You John! God Bless You!
Wanter Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 9:58 AM
You're a very good writer, Vincent! Congratulations!
Flannery Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 9:14 PM
I must return the compliment. You outshine me on my brightest day. Thank You and God Bless You.
Warrior Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 7:58 AM
Well expressed my friend...Congrats!! on your POTD!!...who knows why people do evil things?...only God...Sending peace Vincent...^WW^ :o)
Flannery Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 9:11 PM
Yes, Winged Warrior, only God does know. We are all inadequate, myself a prime example. But for the Grace of God. Thank You and God Bless!
Michael Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 4:29 AM
Congratulations CayCay on your POTD "This all Could be" Well done...
Flannery Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 9:06 PM
Thank You Arturo! God Bless You!
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