We Know of God

vertjaars on Apr 30, 2009

Tags: God, heaven, Hell, Life, philosophy, Poetry, poets, religions, rhyme, Satan

A new look on a classic character.

The fire and the flames, they burn in the hearth
We know of the devil, do we not?
Destroyer of all and the creator of dearth
Deceiver of all for whom knowledge is sought

The brilliant lightning and Godly cloak
We know of God, do we not?
Bible tales read by the light of the village folk
The vindicator of those for whom the hard battle is fought

Two creations as varied as these
Are they somehow related to each other?
With human knowledge, can we seek to seize
The treasured secrets of another?

Nothing of this world is found perfected
Is the case any different with the world above?
Dark visions of a mind defected
Wrapped in the innocence of Nature’s dove?

Might God have needed to expel
A part of him so dire
To create, even, a veritable Hell
To drown his sorrows in fire?

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Brooke Westen on Apr 30, 2009
Interesting poem; the first two stanzas are very well written.
You should read, “The Shack.” It goes along with your last stanza. (written by William P. Young.)
Resounding Glass on Apr 30, 2009
Hello Vertjaars,

Interesting poem. I have posted this on my blog.
http://developingwriters.blogspot.com/2009/04/we-know-of-god.html

Hope that’s ok. Thanks,

-Resounding Glass
Fresh Writing on May 4, 2009
Hey, Vertjaars! How you doing?

Excellent poem- really cool word choice…I particularly enjoyed the opening lines “The fire and the flames, they burn in the hearth
We know of the devil, do we not?” Nicely written…

Looking forward to more!

Regards,

-Fresh Writing
Jamie Myles on May 5, 2009
Very interesting.
manya on May 12, 2009
Very imaginative and well written.

-manya

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