Where's Your God Now, Moses

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I went on a search for "a god" many years ago. Reading much and traveling to the Mountains of India. Upon my return a mentor of mine asked me: "Did you find Him?". My reply: "NO!". His retort: "Probably because you didn't bring Him with you." My reply.....")((*&^%&^%$(&%^&*(*&^%89 and EXPLETIVES DELETED"))

Hidden in the lies the preachers tell Gagging on the brimstone stench of hell The words He spoke back then Have different meanings now The idols now - kids drawings A purple, haloed cow. The repetition of the mantra Deadens mind and soul Deepening the question “How will it make us whole?” “Suffer the little children…” I believe they’ve had enough And with their overt actions Are calling Satan’s bluff. Hidden in the darkness, lurking in the past Hoping for a savior that may not come again While searching for a distant god They never look within. ©8/21/2022 *paraphrase of a line from the movie The Ten Commandments Where’s is God hiding Poetry Contest

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Daniel Turner

Date: 8/23/2022 8:25:00 AM

The fact is any religion or lack thereof is simply a "belief" The Bible specifically says "God is love" Believe it or not:) I enjoyed reading this thought provoking write, John.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/22/2022 7:45:00 PM

I had a friend named Steinberg who was trying to find himself. He climbed to the top of the mountain in India. Faced the Maharishi -- who told him: 'Look, Steinberg, my real name is Goldstein. If you want to find yourself, get thee back to Brooklyn and crack open a Talmud... lol. Happened more than once, I hear...

L Milton Hankins

Date: 8/22/2022 8:44:00 AM

An intriguing poem, John. I enjoyed your introduction, and I also thought your line "While searching for a distant god They never look within," was particularly good.

John Lawless
Date: 8/22/2022 2:39:00 PM

Milton, thanks for stopping to read and comment. I often ponder the question: "What if God is ALL OF US.".