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in order to get back to Eden to live on top of the world
there are a few things from God which need to be heard
here in America in the democratic land of milk and honey
African-Americans are disproportionate when it comes to power and money
our healthcare is poorer, our finances worse, few of us in seats of power
at the bottom of most demographic indicators and our circumstances diminish by the hour
the most unemployed, the most discriminated, the first to be laid-off or dismissed
more of us in jail, a lot of us illiterate, there are too many problems for me to list
fewer marketable skills, fewest high school diplomas and don't mention college degrees
African-American men in America need to take off their blinders and see
to those who stand behind stained-glass windows and look down on those who have less
you need to take your brothers back to Eden and put an end to all this mess
you might not comprehend their reality but you should attempt to understand
that as true servants of God you should help your fellow man
if you consider yourself to be a true disciple of Christ
what have you done to enrich someone else's life?
who did you clothe? who did you feed?
who did you minister to in their time of need?
who did you mentor to on how to be a man?
who did you talk to or stretch out your hand?
there's a lot of work that needs to be done to get our brothers inspired
we need to help them build a relationship with God and do as Jesus aspired
in order to get back to Eden we need to start at the very beginning
with the basic instructions that God is recommending
to fellowship with your fellow man
to develop a trust opposite to slavery's plan
to communicate with positivity
to no longer promote negativity
to pull up your pants and walk like a man
to be productive and not destructive
to be supportive and not abortive
to act like someone's father and not like you're being bothered
to teach our brothers to put down the guns and take up the cross
so they will no longer act like thugs but to think like a boss
no longer will we be divided with jealous envy
now united as brothers under God's authority
getting back to Eden to be on top of the world
to living our lives according to God's Holy word
to get back to Eden and up from the basement of life
living on top of the world as brothers with our savior Jesus Christ
FOR GOD’S SAKE
When living "...of the world" despair unfurled.
I lost sight of heaven’s glorious pearl.
Truths shouted out from the depths of my mind.
God’s loving whispers to me stayed entwined.
Higher education became my goal.
Scientific teachings soon took its toll.
My mind strung out on various theories.
My soul, in doubt, became very weary.
But faith persevered and earned the prize.
My trust in God was more realized.
Despite what seemed to be a worldly life,
The soul of me soon felt less strife.
A professor asked my Evolution class,
How can creationism truly be? Alas.
Scriptures say God created…in seven days.
Right? Who shall rule in this duel of ways?
The Bible contradicts itself, He said.
His words from there, down doubts highway sped.
Evolutionary theory is certainly logical.
Creationism seems to be mythological.
Then came the clincher, clarity disparity.
The Bible says God created in seven days.
After the seven days, confusion starts to blaze.
First it says it’s finished; then, it starts to haze.
During that lecture, I was compelled to know.
Believing God created; what did the Bible show?
I prayed to grasp truths as man’s theories grew.
I did not choose to tell faith in God adieu.
At that moment, nothing else mattered.
I refused to let my faith be shattered.
That professor, on that day, changed my life.
My golden goal grew to be God’s true light.
Creation pondering absorbed my essence.
A lifetime flew without great wealth’s presence.
I was blessed with children; around them joy revolved.
But there was no rest until those questions were solved.
Strongly stayed upon life’s different path.
Even, when disrespect judged me with wrath.
I loved my children and bore the wait.
Seeking, the answers congealed…my fate.
My life was spent pondering this topic.
When finished, at last, truth embraced God…logic.
Then, my soul found rest from its weary state.
Thus, in the world…not of the world, I wait.
© Dane Smith-Johnsen
March 10, 2010
Poetic form: Free Verse
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24 hours to live…I need to hurry and come up with a plan
It’s only right to “worry” because I haven’t been half the man
23 hours to live…An hour gone by, I wanna break down and cry;
Because I know with twenty-three hours to go, and I will die!
22 hours to live…I sat down to make amends with my Mother
While I was there, although he didn’t care, I asked forgiveness from my brother.
I forgave my Mother and she forgave me;
18 hours to live…I called my uncle and aunts to tell them I hate what we have gone through.
16 hours to live…I visited my sister and we reminisced about growing up together
The fights, the fun; the tears and laughter will be cherished forever!
18 hours to live…I visited my Momma’s grave, and told her I’d be seeing her soon.
I then placed a white rose I chose, on her headstone and cried that afternoon
13 hours to live…I called up each one of my baby girls and asked them to come see me
I told them they were my world and asked them to accept my apology
I spent five hours with my daughters ‘because I had so much to say
I told them about life and the birds and the bees; about the importance of an
Education, sacrifice and family.
I kissed and held Jasmine, Brianna and Lillian, then told them they had to go;
I reminded them to always pray, ‘cause there will come a day, when I’ll see
Them again, beyond the rainbow!
8 hours to live…My Peanut Butter came over and we made passionate love like never Before.
I told her she was my best friend and her love I’ll always adore.
We held one another, kissed, touched, laughed as the hours ticked by.
I got out of bed, kissed her forehead and for once I was the one to cry!
She then left the house knowing I needed to be alone
I couldn’t help but notice the time and my racing heart beneath my breastbone!
3 hours to live…Alone in my room, I fell to my knees
I prayed to my God to heal me my spiritual disease
I asked for forgiveness for all the sins I’ve ever done
I even asked God if he would make it his business to accept me as his son
I prayed, I talked to Him well into the final hour
0 hours to live…No more pain. I felt my life force drain
And then awoke in Heaven surrounded by white flowers!!!
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a word from your sponsor is coming of which you should take note
God said to be of good courage and to have no fear
and that's a direct command that He wants us to adhere
everyone has a choir of critics, a bunch of nitpickers
never a word of encouragement, a bunch of bitter snickers
folks will always have their opinions be they bad or good
and if you're in a position of leadership to tell you they think they should
they're just like an old shoe's tongue always flapping when on the go
but a word from your sponsor is what you really need to know
your sponsor is your Savior, the Master Potter of Life
your sponsor is the Holy Lord, Jesus the Christ
three times Jehovah told Joshua to be courageous and to be strong
and don't worry about what the world has to say for I know where you belong
listen to My instructions for this is a direct command
just listen to your Sponsor and get with the program
it's not about your credentials, your experience nor your resume
it's not about any plaques or awards that you've received up to this day
a word from your Sponsor is all you ever need to hear
as what the world usually says is shrouded in discouragement and despair
when you think back over your life and all that you've survived
you will see that it was the grace of God that kept you alive
strength is the inner connection to God that you've been given
and courage is the outward expression of how you should be living
courage is the thing that made a young David realize
that Golieth was just another target only bigger in size
courage is the thing that will stop fear in its tracks
and make you more focused when the enemy attacks
a word from your heavenly Sponsor goes beyond human understanding
so do whatever it is that the Lord God is commanding
a word from your Sonsor is playing on the spiritual channel
so don't touch that dial, the remote nor the cable TV panel
a word from your Spnsor will stand the test of time
the everlasting bread of life on which you should dine
to eat of the Daily Bread that God has in abundant supply
to meditate on the word of God on which you can rely
a word from your Sponsor is what you need to hear in life
the eternal word of God and the gospel of Jesus the Christ
You can be having a grand day.
Living life the right way not bothering
Anybody and get attacked
By the despicable enemy.
He detests peace and,
Will not cease at,
His attempts to defeat.
He can also see God’s plans,
For one’s life.
And if you allow him to,
He will woo you into a trap,
In order to destroy you.
He’ll have you walking
Around in misery
Saying woe, woe,woe
Is despicable me.
God gave His only begotten
Son to die for us while He
Was young almost the same
Age as me, 33. I can attest,
When I was younger, I,
Was depressed because,
The despicable enemy,
Said that others were much,
Better than me and I was clueless.
At that time that I was all that,
And God did say it,
I just really did not believe.
I placed myself deeper,
In the trap when I did,
Not believe that I should,
Love me God loved me first,
And that I really had worth,
And that He had plans for,
Me ever since my birth.
I allowed the despicable enemy
To attach himself to me like
A ligand and my secret sinful
Life began. But the Lord
God did not let me stay
That way. He stayed close
To me even at times
When I wanted to give
Up the ghost because
His creations God loves
The most. God put
A good work in me.
That is why the despicable
Enemy did not want me to see
I allowed him to blind me with
Lies, false hope in quick fixes,
And just thinking wrong thoughts
And I knew that he died on the
Cross. I was saved but I did
Not have understanding of the obstacles
That I had to face as a Christian
Because I was not in the Word
I was just listening, learning,
And not applying, causing
My spirit to be constantly dying.
Before I realized it
I tried and tried
To fix the situation
By moving to another location
I tried and tried
To fight my own battles
By punching and cussing
Folks out.
I tried and tried
To cover up my pain
Doing anything to have
Someone else’s last name.
Those tries and tries
Brought tears to my eyes
It helped me to destroy
Others lives along with
My own.
I’m telling you the truth,
Word is born.
It took me to
Get on my own,
To dig deep
In the Word
Of God,
And for me to
Give myself away
And then God showed me,
Why I was being treated,
Like I was odd,
That I was not a despicable me,
But I was allowing the despicable enemy,
To steal my true life from me.
1-6-11
God Has No Clothes
Man’s mind meanders among the stars endless.
Who, what, where, when and how, our questions are relentless.
No infinity is too far to see, no space too small, or pointless to be.
Our curiosity limitless and free.
But, humanity awoke face down one day,
Face down in an alleyway in Bombay.
Shackles on our mind we did find, and by falsehoods, our eyes were made blind.
Eden pure, our souls did crave, so Yahweh created a trap.
We were made slaves by the tyranny of our innocence!
With reason fully formed, we awoke with an inquisitive snap.
And, cocooned in our humble beginnings, we sought to find the divine sense.
But, all we got, from what we thought was a loving god,
Were a mighty rod, and a seven-fold slap!
Eden was a set up,
And Yahweh had no intention of letting us drink from the sacred cup!
If god’s knowledge is infinite, why would our curious minds,
Which were on fire to create, he desire to limit?
If god is omniscient, knowing man would fall,
Why would he put those two trees in the garden at all?
If for knowledge sake, of the fruit we did partake, what did it, from the almighty, take?
What mother would not fight for the right?
Fight to have her children walk with angels in the light?
And, why would god have to lie, and say we would surly die?
The serpent told the truth without guile, but him we do revile.
If god is eternal and loving, why the fuss? Why not share the tree of life with us?
Above and below, when Adam was hiding in the garden,
Why didn’t god know, and why did he ask Adam, himself to show?
If god is full of love and grace, why would nudity be such a disgrace,
And, if so, why not cover us with fur, so this could not occur?
Was it not rather careless of him to make us so hairless?
Why, alone at home with your wife, a fig leaf sew,
When every guy I know, wants more leg to show?
The universe feels no shame, and our DNA is the same. So where is the blame?
Jehovah spoke in a voice of thunder, with a scalding tongue of fire and brimstone,
And, with his tyranny, crushed the future of his creation in red-hot bile.
Now, reviled by the so-called god, it is time to add up our gains,
Open up our brains, and walk away from our chains.
Form:
This is who I am
My name is Stanislaus J. O’Connor
Born on April 17th in Belfast, Ireland
Youngest of eight children
My father admired the Polish people
The way they fought
During the last Great War
When the odds were against them
Wanted me to be strong
Like them
So he named me Stanislaus.
I carried that name
Not without some teasing
Took it in stride
Solidarity came along
Organized by Polish dock workers in the 1980’s
Ended Communist rule
Father remembered stories
Of 1910
When ten thousand dock workers went on strike
Closed Belfast down
Taught the Brits a lesson.
Young, unemployed and drunk
I saw an artist friend of mine
He worked on me all day
Not stopping except to wipe the drippings on my back
I felt no particular pain
Jut laid there flat on my stomach
Waiting
When it was over
I had the color and imagery
From the tattoo
Of a Polish Cross.
Listened to the people
Took to the streets
In the struggle
Against the Brits
One night
Strangers jumped out of the shadows
Put flashlights to my eyes
Stood me up
Led me out
In handcuffs.
At HM Prison Maze I was kept in a small cell
Occasionally let out to walk in the prison yard
One summer afternoon
I took off my shirt
Paddy asked me what’s that on your back
Polish Cross I said
Murmur of voices
Fellow inmates hesitated
Someone near the wall broke the silence,
“Let him be. God is in every cross.”
In despair a cell mate said he couldn’t take it anymore
Afraid that he would die in prison
Recalling words
From an old Catholic catechism
I said
“No man can learn what his heart cannot hold“.
I made up the rest
“Tell God what you stand for
He’ll understand
And forgive you.”
Ten years later
Dragged from my cell
Feet barely touching ground
I was released on amnesty.
Coming home
Family met me
Open arms
Some traveled from faraway
Felt good
To touch warm hands
Climbed to the top of Cavehill
Seagulls
Glide in lazy circles
Twelve hundred feet above sea level
Overlooking Belfast
From its heights
The world can be seen
Across a wind swept ocean of dark memories
Of what once was
My youth.
there's this great spiritual song and it makes mention
that whatever God has for you it's His divine intention
today we're in the best of times and we're also in the worst
people today no longer seem to put the desires of God first
when we crossed over the Red Sea it was to escape from our past
we crossed over from captivity and the old ways at last
and when we crossed over the Jordan River it was towards a God-given destiny
when we crossed over the Jordan River it was to claim a God-given victory
whatever God has in mind for you nothing and no one can ever stop
whatever He has in store for you nothing and no one can ever top
it is what it is no matter what man has to say
it is what it is for God will always have His way
I once drove through a hurricane and my four hour trip became twice as long
and when I finally reached my destination at the hotel something was wrong
the hotel had over-booked and my family gave me such a look
but I did not panic for I knew that God was in charge
the staff found us another room and it was twice as large
I kept my faith, I stayed the course and trusted in the Lord
and the God I serve came through for me with a suite I could never afford
they told me that I would only have to pay my reserved room's price
and then threw in a free meal and also gave us an extra night
what God has planned for you nothing in this world can ever halt
no hurricane, no over-booked hotel even when it's not your fault
obedient in your behavior by doing what God tells you to do
to be in place for the blessing that God has in store for you
even if it means to move out of your comfort zone and pack up all your possessions
in preparation for that journey that the Lord God's been stressing
so soar like an eagle always looking ahead
to leave the old behind and by the Spirit to be led
learning from the past and never forgetting the yesterdays
looking towards tomorrow but to live by the Word of God today
to getting what God has for you just listen and follow His commands
stay the course, keep the faith and place all in His hands
So many demands and no one to turn to
Life is pressing hard on you
Your confused, bound not sure what to do
You hear God calling, yet you choose to ignore
The voice inside says, “I can’t keep doing this anymore”
And yet you keep pressing the weight too hard to bare
Until you take a stumble and no one is there
You now find yourself broken, disillusioned and alone
Not sure which way to turn you say to yourself, “can I really return home?”
Just as the prodigal son came to himself repented and went back
So is your opportunity awaiting
Life is going at such a rapid pace
I’m looking for you, but I can’t see your face
I wait in anticipation for you to speak to me
But the only thing I hear is silence or is it just me?
I’m looking for an answer
Do I stay or do I go?
Does it really even matter? I need change this I know
When will you speak and bring about change?
I’m waiting for you as I call out your name
Peace and blessings given to you alone
What path to choose I really don’t know?
What do I have to lose? What am I doing wrong?
As I sit and ponder what this life is all about
I have to ask myself, “Wwhy is there so much doubt”?
What happened to my dreams, my goals, and my aspirations?
Why did I give up? Were my dreams not worth attaining?
I’m looking for direction, for peace and for joy
Where are you Father? I’m not sure I’m looking anymore
To set goals and achieve them, to become a huge success
I’ve spent so much time pleasing others, how did I get myself into this mess
Deployed again, away from my family
Life is going by and what a tragedy
I’ve made many mistakes, made choices I regret and yet I know God is not finished with me
yet
God’s peace, His will, His way is not known, I’m out here in this world and sometimes I feel
so alone
Away with my feelings, enough it’s time to change
Success is not an accident, nor is fortune or fame
I’ve been charged to tell them that Jesus is soon to come, what am I waiting for?
In the midst of communion we should all be of one accord
looking to repent and receiving forgiveness from the Lord
yet people tend to look only for some type of revenge
from those whom they think have taken something from them
to demand from another what they think they are due
unwilling to forgive a debt until it is through
yet God believes that forgiveness should be a state of mind
where one should be able to move past the betrayals after a time
to relax, to release and to learn to let it go
to move beyond our hurt feelings, emotions and egos
we are all in debt to Our Lord Jesus the Christ
a debt that we can never repay for the rest of our lives
yet God looks beyond our faults, our failures and mistakes
and He'll always forgive us no matter how long it takes
God looks beyond our selfishness and our attitudes
He looks pasts our pettiness and ever changing moods
a horizontal forgiveness coming down from the Heavenly Throne
but a vertical forgiveness to each other we can't seem to own
we've forgotten that God gives us His forgiveness in so many ways
yet we can't seem to forgive each other on any given day
when we fail to forgive we bring upon ourselves stress
when we hold on to the petty grudges and the bitterness
we make ourselves sick over some supposed attack
and all we can focus on is having a big payback
to be upset and angry all of the time
too preoccupied to even have God on our minds
looking for revenge and just wanting to get even
so full of rage that only red we are seeing
but that is not the way that God wants us to live
for it was His saving grace that to us He did give
to turn the other cheek to forgive and to forget
to be in step with the Son and the Holy Spirit
don't let the duck of failure hang over your head
seek to be like Jesus and have a life that's spirit led
to live to forgive with no desire to attack
to learn to forget about having a big payback