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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"))

 

 

 

Where's Your God Now, Moses

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

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Daniel Turner August 23, 2022 at 8:25 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 August 22, 2022 at 7:45 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 August 22, 2022 at 8:44 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 August 22, 2022 at 2:39 PM Milton, thanks for stopping to read and comment. I often ponder the question: "What if God is ALL OF US.".