Best Paid The Price Poems
Gold Fever
History will not record the bloated weight
Of this pious and bigoted race
Or count the fat and flaccid wealth
Of religions idolatry
Those pages have been scrubbed clean
By prosperous forgivingness
And the cruelty of established political dominion
Will not tally the bodies of the oppressed
To them, faith and belief are merely a weapon
A system of abusive control
And a means of power continuation
A dictatorial right to rule the population
History will not record the inheritance of opinion
But lay blind at the doors of massacre
The Aztec, The Aborigine, The North American Indian, The African *****,
Pray in silence to The Church
Centuries written in blood and torture
For a message of verbiage and usage
Extracted and leeched from the poor and uneducated
Created the western dream
The long night of the witch hunt is not over
The Inquisition has saved us
With fake blood and wooden crosses
This elite of moral perspective shall save us all
We have paid the price in conscience
Superiority managed by white skinned indifference
Holy mother church has welcomed all
All into its iron embrace of slack jawed wonder
And what more despicable rule can there be
Than to dictate ones own spiritual journey
Spouted by the rote of political expediency
And the promise of heaven
Ingrained now this so called Christian ethic
And so much of the truth left distorted
Forgotten now are the ancient mystical secrets
Which united mankind to understanding
Idol of gold and crucifixion
Of cathedral and stained glass objectification
Gilt and holy water of sumptuous ritual
Of silken pope and luxurious self righteous invention
An aberration of human faith and belief
An unrepentant destroyer of “ Loves ” dream
The curse of The Christ as you continue to translate
The Word
And where the paupers fist crunches the dirt
Where dried and parched lips pray for rain
Where the desperate cry for a reason echoes
Where blood flows in feted anger
Where children scream in fear
Where hunger and despair debase and demean
Where there is no light
And in the dark only pain
If you wish to care for the souls of mankind
Preacher
It is there with them
There
Is where you should be
When he told me he didn’t want our baby
I snapped you see went a little crazy
How dare you look into my Black Excalibur eyes
And walk away carefree leaving lies
Heartbroken maybe it was deeper than
Word I can find to describe such a man
I couldn’t be happy not knowing this
Or could I all nappy run that back sis
Sitting at the clinic in a Georgia town
Alone with my baby in my belly brown
I knew I couldn’t do it cut it’s life short
Crying nurses soothing I didn’t abort
But my son still paid the price it’s sad
For in his life was a reluctant dad
Who never did anything no gifts no visits
Heartbreaking for him making me livid
Be careful who you walk away from
One day you will need your son
You and I were meant to be...
You and I shared a dream...
we fought for our love...
day to day...
but too many people were in our way...
so many asked...
How could we be?...
We came from two different worlds...
One strict...one free...
love has no boundaries...
that's what we believe...
You and I shared a dream...
now seperated by hate...
What was there to gain?...
Are they happy now?...
Seeing us in pain...
from two different worlds...
we paid the price...
love for each other...
was the Ultimate Sacrafice...
prejudism is no lie...
fight back for love...
for in love there is no crime...
farewell my love...
I'm forced to let you go...
remember I love you...
mind, body and soul...
I know in my heart...
we'll meet again...
God will guide us...
he's our only friend...
I'll be waiting for you...
with my arms open wide...
Take care...
I'll miss you...
Love you...
and...
Good bye.
Kingdom of Heaven
For there is but one that holds the key
with only one gate of entrance
so that the thief shall not enter
and when his sheep enter they are at rest
We can not build a tower to reach it
are even abide by laws of man to be good enough
For man is of Adam, who is of sinful nature
created of flesh and blood that cannot enter
ruled by the power of darkness and knowledge of man
that loves to boast in own work
and seek to please people for their pride
which all leads to bondage of death
Thankfully, Christ has come in flesh and blood
and defeated this captivity of the beast
For man tried its best to keep him quiet
and even killed him with a criminals death
because they can only see things of this world
oh how they love to be worshiped
for they claim to know it all but are blind
and keep leading others into the ditch
Christ came and allowed man to crucify him
in order to fulfill all the foretold prophecies
and defeat death with his sacrifice
For now he holds the key that can give us life
Christ is the visible of the invisible God
if one wants to see a sign
call upon his name
and your soul will be shaken
as the trees you see being tossed around by the wind
for you know not where it comes from or where it is going
but the effects cannot be unnoticed
we now have available to be circumcised
from our sinful nature of worldly things
That, Christ might enter us with his fire
to purify and mold one into a new creature
filling the cup with peace,love,and joy.
Christ came and paid the price
and to give us a way to the Kingdom of Heaven
For the Kingdom of heaven
is the power of Christ to reign and walk with man
in this moment and time
to speak from the lips and change the heart
to separate man from the power of darkness
that we might be given a heavenly body
that will resurrect from the dead
for flesh and blood will return to dust
But, oh Hallelujah my friends what belongs to Christ
will return to Christ.
Yes, all to Him, I owe!
He paid the price,
the debt that I had greatly owed.
No greater gift He gave, His "life!"
How precious is the blood!
of the lamb that was slain.
For He rose "Jesus," after that faithful Third day alive!
with all power over hell, death and the grave!
How lovely and excellent is the great name.
For it is the name, that is above all other names.
"Jesus," "God is Salvation" "Christ" "The Anointed One."
Resurrected, glorified is He, and He is alive forevermore.
He is the Commencement and End to all things;
and is coming back again!
What if our Easter Sunday was Holy Spirit led?
What if in place of colored eggs, lost souls were sought instead?
Instead of hurried egg hunts, we’d hurry to Christ’s grave
Rejoice to find it empty, and shout within the cave
What if crimson spotted robes replaced our light pastels?
And thorns were thought more beautiful than eggs with painted shells?
We’d tie our aprons at our waists and wash each other’s feet
A sponge of vinegar we’d taste, instead of chocolate treats
What if the fluffy bunnies moved over for the Lamb?
And recognized the Prince of Peace, the King, the great I Am?
Instead of Easter baskets, our hearts would overflow
With kindness and concern for those we do and do not know
A prize egg fat with silver coins would lose its mass appeal
For Jesus is the Risen Christ, and all before Him kneel
Father, Teacher, Son of Man, Redeemer, Risen Lord
Master, Savior, Son of God, Christ will not be ignored!
So as we dye our hard boiled eggs, and tie our pretty bows
Let us remember Jesus Christ, from whom all blessings flow
Ours is life washed free from sin, for Jesus paid the price
He died to rise on Easter morn, our living sacrifice
I often wondered why it is that so many people don't believe
Life's a test, each day a quiz and yet themselves they deceive
I could never even imagine where I would be without His Grace
He paid the price for all sin as you define your heart in this place
I often thought long and deep oh how good the Lord's been to me
How good it is to just steep and why can't all these others just see
I myself unable to understand what came so easy to one as such
The Creator of all that is grand yet capable of an individual touch
I felt it in my heart, seen it with my eyes so clear I could not miss
But as satan goes about and tries, many people succumb to this
Yet I did nothing different than you no this was not of my own
All of your sins will come due since it's Jesus you've never known
I did do one thing though something you might want to also do
I started to praise His Name, but I did it in sincerity, it was true
His eyes are on the sparrow but His Love is always there for you
The path will be narrow yet He will always be in all that you do
Sometimes when the road gets short
and your body becomes weary
It seems difficult to keep your eyes open
There is someone who will carry you
Have you met the man named Jesus?
Not the man of churches
He's not waiting to rain down fire
He wishes to embrace you in his arms
Forgiveness and rest are his to give
Have you met this man named Jesus?
Your burdens may be heavy
There is no reason to carry them alone
You can give them all to him
He's a God of flesh and bone
Have you met the man named Jesus
Have you accepted the gift that he offers?
Fully paid through his great sacrifice
Not a religion a relationship
He will never let you down
He is the man named Jesus
He knows everything about you
He accepts you as you are
It's not about being good enough
He patiently waits at your door
Respond to the gentle knocking
You won't be alone anymore
Religion teaches us we have to earn our way to heaven.
God knows this is an impossible task for us humans. I am
thankful that Jesus paid the price for our salvation and I accept
his amazing gift. Have you met the Man names Jesus?
When God sends us a miracle
Do you bow your head and pray
For He reached down and touched that need
And provided you a way
He hears and knows your deepest thought
And listens when you call
Oh when God sends a miracle
You know he's given all!
He sends His miracles every day
In the seasons of this earth
The dead and dying winter sleeps
But in spring He gives new birth!
The birds that sing the flowers that bloom
All miracles come from Him
Gifts He gives us every day
To see new life begin
Each breath we breathe each beating heart
is a miracle from our King
For without Him there is no hope
Every day new gifts He brings
We watch a dear one pass from Life
And beg their soul to spare
For we need them close here by our side
Letting go we can not bear
But our precious loving God above
Knows the miracle that they need
Is a life and body made brand new
And their spirit He sets free
He gave the greatest Miracle of all
So many years ago
When He sent His son to Calvary
His blood, that cross did flow
Oh when God sends us a Miracle
There's no question it’s from Him
For Jesus paid the price for all
To free this world from sin
Let us thank Him for the Miracles now
that comes from heaven above
Oh turn you heart to Him today
Accept His endless Love
For God will give you the greatest gift
If you'll only run to Him
He'll touch your life and make it new
Oh let the miracle begin!
I thank you Lord for Miracles
You send to us each day
Thank you Lord for your great Love
and Blessings along the way
I praise you Lord for what you gave
to set me free from sin
The Miracle of Love's greatest gift
my heart holds deep within!
Bessie had many children
Twelve to be exact
All grown up and gone now
Leaving only Bessie, husband Bert and Bella the cat
With childbirth and ageing
Bessie’s breasticles had paid the price
Gravity had taken its toll
Her breasticles now touched the ground ….that not being terribly nice!
Bra’s no longer held them in
They just fell out and dropped to the floor
Bessie was fed up and helpless
She couldn’t take it anymore
The problem was her breasticles were constantly on the ground
So going out was such a troublesome task
“You are standing on my breasticles “ she would tell people
“ Can you please get off them ” she would politely ask
One very busy day Bessie was at the end of her tether
She was flustered, frustrated and so very hot
She grabbed and heaved up her breasticles
And tied them in a double knot!
Author Dana Redricks
June 11, 2019
I'm dripping sweat on my shirt
I think it might even hurt
My heart is swollen like a river
The joy that overflows
Joy is dripping in my soul
The joy of Jesus Christ
Who laid down his life
for my sins he paid the price
Nothing can steal my life
because he holds me tight
I got that Holy Ghost fire
running deep within my soul
I got that promise of eternal
life and one day Jesus will
come take me home
I will not deny the groom, the Son of God.
Would you deny what is tangible, defraud?
The way that leads to destruction is broad.
He is the way, the truth and life, light and salt.
He loves you — if you miss this, it's all your fault.
For you he paid the price — took the assault.
When he carried the cross, they had destroyed him.
They hammered nails into him, stretching his limbs.
“Father, why have you forsaken me,” dims
his life, the earth grows dark — it is finished.
The devil’s evil plot has been diminished.
T’s crossed, the i’s dotted — nothing unfinished!
The grave could not hold him — he rose in three days.
The tangibility he would convey.
Where he left them, he will return the same way.
He says in the end all knees will bow - how ‘bout now?
No need to be condemned if you follow now.
His blood shed, his body bruised — receive him now.
4/21/2020
There will be bliss,
when I enter the promised land;
I will go beyond the blue sky abyss,
and God will take my hand.
Beyond the gates I will find a heavenly park,
a nirvana- and on a path I will embark;
oh, the song of a meadowlark,
I wonder will I recall earth and reminisce.
I pray each day,
oh, take me to nirvana God;
I am so weary- please take me away,
earth is a facade- flawed.
I can see in my mind your heavenly paradise,
in eternal tranquility there will be a peace nice;
of grief I have paid the price,
beyond the firmament I imagine an archway.
Nirvana divine,
a life everlasting world;
where all hues of nature exist and twine,
and with stardust I am whirled.
There will be no pain, no worry- just serene rest,
when I am in nirvana and Utopia blessed;
I guess living is just a test,
so, on this journey I will try my best to shine.
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September 17, 2022
Poetry/Rhyme/Take Me To Nirvana
Copyright Protected, ID 09-1490-800-17
All Rights Protected, 2022, Constance La France
Theme Chosen - #3 Take Me To Nirvana
Written for the Standard contest, Pick-A-Title, Vol.32
sponsor, Edward Ibeh, Judged 10/14/2022
Third Place
The Greatest Gift
The angels sang His praises clear
no greater words we'll ever hear
than the message of our Saviors birth
He, whose light had graced the earth
to bear the burden of our sin
so that we may be born again!
This precious Lamb has paid the price
he made the greatest sacrifice.
Lord help me to repent my sin
so I may always honor Him.
He shed His blood so I could live
a greater gift, no one could give!
beneath a lambent glow
where shadows fall
in the echoes of silence
we dance on walls
in the abyss
of my loneliness
you hook my thoughts
on common grounds
standing on every corner
on the edges of memories
i've already paid the price
as you cast your demons
yet you act like fifty bucks
could still own my soul
in the byways of my mind
you lurk on every curve
tucked in desolate streets
between life and death
where i long to survive
and find my way out
of this torturous hold
you exist where only darkness lives
no street lights, to light the path
yet you linger when the fog lifts
in the cloud of smoke filled barrels
you exist in the clicks
of triggers pulled back
as you kiss my flush lips
with the press of steel
you exist in the blades
with edges pressed
tight against my chest
as you cut my heart out
yet i exist
in this frightened mind
worried that every turn
will eventually lead you out
into the mainstream of mind
where this lash of pain
will be the surrender of my life
as i finally succumb to death
by your hands
September 25, 2019