Understanding

Why do we know what’s the truth, 

but still believe in lies 

To be righteous is all of common sense, 

but no one ever tries 

I’m guilty to the words of the Lord, 

man made laws I do not abide 

Who is to judge another‘s experiences? 

Not you, most definitely not I 

  
First I say thank you, 
please forgive is my daily request 

Ask for guidance and understanding 

recognize how I’ve truly been blessed 

Made of flesh, blood & bones, 

all my sins I must confess 

Unselfish and very merciful, 

what a feeling, being loved by the best 

  

We lie to deceive, chastise just to cause pain 

steal, kill, lust and envy, 

With no shame, living in vain 

Idolizing false figures, easily led by the masses 

Living in hell on earth, soon to all be ashes 

  
I know nothing at all, still find myself asking 
exactly who am I? 

Whatever I know not now, 

he’ll teach me over time 

  
Nobody’s perfect, we find our selves seeking for truth in all the wrong places 
How can sinister smiles be on Gods faces?…..
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Romaine Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 3:51 PM
Hey Sharde, a very warm welcome to Poetry Soup. This is such a deeply introspective and yet inspiring poem. I do look forward to more from you, a very welcome addition to our PSoup family. Be Blessed, Neva
Yant Avatar
May 28, 2015 at 2:51 PM
Welcome, enjoyed the read. In all thy getting get Understanding. I enjoyed and this is such a wonderful site. Much Love
Mcclain Avatar
May 28, 2015 at 9:00 PM
Thank you, hope you like my other work as well. I'll be looking over your art soon
Andresen Avatar
May 28, 2015 at 2:24 PM
- Hello new member: Sharde - Welcome to P-Soup. - Thank you for choosing to share your poem here with us. - I look forward to reading more in the future. - Have a good time and I wish you good luck. - (Give and receive comments) - / / Anne-Lise :)
Mcclain Avatar
May 28, 2015 at 9:01 PM
Thank you much for the embrace. I'm anxious to becoming a regular in the psoup community
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May 28, 2015 at 12:20 PM
Hi Sharde, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
Mcclain Avatar
May 28, 2015 at 9:01 PM
I truly appreciate it.
A   Avatar
May 28, 2015 at 11:51 AM
Sharde, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
Mcclain Avatar
May 28, 2015 at 9:02 PM
Thank you! I'll be posting more soon and will make sure to check you out
Y. Avatar
May 28, 2015 at 12:52 AM
This is a well written piece. With a great message within the verses. The things we may not know nor understand will come later. Its all in his(Gods') timing.Welcolm to poetry soup Sharde.Its nice to have you here. This a is place where you grow and meet other poets like you! When you have a chance stop by my page :) Alexis
Mcclain Avatar
May 28, 2015 at 9:03 PM
Thanx Alexis for reading over my piece. I most definitely will look over your work
Mumo Avatar
May 28, 2015 at 12:16 AM
A germane composition in an era where the Holy Writ has been replaced with mere traditions of men. Romans 4 captures this theme so well. Salvation is by faith and grace and not miserable attempts to keep an un-keepable law. 7+
Mcclain Avatar
May 28, 2015 at 9:04 PM
You hit it dead on!
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