Grandfather Religion Poems

My grandfather
seemed wise with years
walking his rural spiritual path
in a relentlessly white
Christian dualistic church
dividing sinful nature
from sacred spirit.

He counseled:
Do not mix
religion and politics.

I wonder
how he...

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New Shoes

"Grandpa, my shoes are too small, 
or maybe my feet or too big?"

"You are going to be ten foot tall, 
if you don't stop...

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Altered States

Woke up this morning, I was lying on the floor
The windows were all covered, bars upon the door
People came inside I said,” What is...

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The Lion sits in his cage
We go to visit him from time to time
And wonder at his majesty and might

A swipe of his paw 
Could...

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Wonderland
by Michael R. Burch
 
We stood, kids of the Lamb, to put to test
the beatific anthems of the blessed,
the sentence of the martyr, and the...

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I asked my grandfather
why human beings drink
and get lost in drunkenness
I tell you my dear
those who get drank
were created by a drunken deity
those who do...

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Grandma told it well.
Some missionaries
Visited her dad –
He was one deacon.
Everyone listened.

He let them teach.
All about God
And the iron rod
Deacons complained

Threatened him
Their mob came
Red -hot...

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Silently sitting alone
echoes the unheard noises
roars the unknown voices
secretly whispering to my ears
slowly I'm crowded by fears
the great grandfather told me
Heavens are calling for divine...

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if my great great grandfather observed it
if the angel are observing it
Why wont I do

if the gate of heaven is open
why wont I fly in
if...

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Love and Follow Muhammad
(SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam)

If you ask me, why do I love him, the
Prophet Muhammad (May Peace be upon him) -
I love him...

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I always used to ask myself this question, "What kind of imprint do I want to leave with people once I pass and am I...

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Black Lilly:

The red sun sets as the crystal moon rises over the vast country side. Stars above glisten with perfection in bright arrays as the...

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Introduction: At some point of our lives, someone close to us departs off to the next
phase. We think of the good times and try not...

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