Antichrist

I will never confess my sins to an infallible mortal. It's between me and God. Not between man and man.

Just
words
OBSCURED.

A thistle of hurt, it
pricks like a kiss.
This dull knife finds my wrist.

Confess.
Confess they say......
or there will be hell to pay.
Fire away..fire away.

I can't
Because....
I won't.

Too many psalms
without a quote.
I see....
a coward's smile
that braves only the dark. 

Confess.
Confess they say.
I am the lark.

Who do you bow down to?
Have you any clue?
666
This imperfection of ours
it's dark
I know it's dark.
But it becomes my....

          beauty
           mark.






Confess...
Confess they say.
So I take another drag in,
PUFF....
smoke in your face
taste my disgrace.

Confess...
Confess they say.
Show me a Pope,
a Priest,
with no sin to pay.
And I will...I will.
I will confess!

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"show me a priest with no sins" yes,

well, i have strong feelings about organized religion (raised catholic) and the majority are not positive...

especially the whole confession thing...

i think this raises some good points about what we worship today in our society...

your writing is quite thoughtful...and it makes us stop and think...

i really enjoy visiting your page...

another level.

jacob

[The Cobra Lounge]

I thought I might get some slack on writerscafe for posting this...but it ended up being quite the opposite. So that leads me to believe...so many of us are disgusted and tired of the facade....

[jacob erin-cilberto]

did you ever see "Dogma"

that caught a lot of flack, especially from the Catholic church...but really there was a lot of truth in that movie.

similar to your poem.

jacob

[The Cobra Lounge]

never seen it, but you gave me a reason to now. lol

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i thnk you might really appreciate it.

[Lisa Ring]

Amen. Simply beautiful. True and raw. I don't believe in sin. And I certainly don't believe anyone belongs in my relationship with God. My mistakes are between me and the Universe.

[The Cobra Lounge]

I agree!

[. serah .]

. i confess :P ... i have read this intensely astonishing piece of powerful poetry thrice since you posted it ... there's a lot i want to thank you for ... am still looking for the right words ... my home was destroyed by a cult ... yes, we were weak ... yes, we had problems ... but this man claiming to be a hindu yoga guru and humanitarian entered my home slyly through one of his brainwashed volunteers and brainwashed my soul mate into becoming his devotee ... it's been more than three years since it happened ... and no, i haven't given up ... i was writing in a blog that dares to critique the hindu religious cult that operates in more than 150 countries all over the world ... the guru took the blog to court ... and sort of lost ... the matter was settled out of court (on 9th june this year) and the guru ended up paying $250,000 to the blog owner's attorney ... it was a shame ... because he had taken the blogger to court for defamation in san francisco ... although your piece is not about religious cults but priests ... in india, there's a thin line between these self-appointed priests and priests in other religions ... hinduism is not an organized religion with a clergy etc. ... but there's more ... this might even shock you ...

. so there i was ... writing on the blog ... but protesting against the denigration of religion ... i have no problem with religion ... i just have a problem with those who claim to be the intermediaries between god and humans ... i also have my own perception of god ... and the blog owner reacted violently ... he banned me from writing on the blog ... this happened as of a few days ago ... i was shocked ... stunned ... and i just couldn't figure out what happened ...

. i went back to my research ... i had read an article that talked about the ten stages of leaving a cult ... and the 9th one was becoming an atheist as a reactive response (and being unable to respect the religious preferences of other people) ... the tenth stage is either sticking with atheism if that's what is comfortable (while respecting religion and the religious preferences of people) or choosing a religion ... while being able to be detached enough to laugh at the cult experience ... that's the essence of stage 10 ...

. what i'm saying is that not only do these "priests" who project themselves as intermediaries between God and humans attempt to brainwash people ... they are so good at it ... and they then abuse the faith of followers so much ... that people actually end up hating religion ...

. it's like hating the concept of friendship just because one friend broke one's trust really, really badly ... so, these so called priests in every religion are actually abusing people ... for the joy of playing mind games ... and being judgmental and playing god ... and i know one truly evil one ... pretty closely ... i haven't met him ... but i have seen his videos and live web casts ... and i have seen those he has destroyed ... the effects of brainwashing in the name of religion are severe beyond severe ... i don't know if those bloggers will ever make it to stage 10 ... and ... he has destroyed several homes ... including my own ...

. so, my dear amazingly gifted friend and poetess, what you have dared to write about is possibly one of the most important pieces of poetry i have ever read ... as a trained historian, i can tell you that your writing and the act of sharing this writing is nothing short of revolutionary ...

. we don't have to submit to mortals ... we don't have to surrender our intellect to them ... there is nothing spiritual about being the slave of someone who is nothing but a mortal with as many human flaws as anyone else ... there will come a time when none of them will be able to act "holier than thou" ... thank you for this post ... as you can tell, i am overwhelmed and comforted ...

[The Cobra Lounge]

I had to think awhile...about the best way to respond to this. I think the first thing to address...is why did this happen to you and your loved one? Well...it's happening all over. We sheeples are being "conditioned" for the "great deception". You know what I speak of. If we nolonger trust the church....government...then we will be more open to "change"...reformation. A new world religion..government. It's happening in our schools too..the dumbing down...the numbing down. I'm so sorry that you went through that experience...on a positive note..you know the truth. We will someday see goodness prevail....in the mean time...hold on tight sister...because it will be a bumpy messy ride for any and all believers.....

[Anthem]

@Muse...I am not big on conspiracy theories, but I tend to agree. What is happening isn't even hidden. Look at these "treaties" Obama is trying to ram through to make us subservient to a one world gov't.

[The Cobra Lounge]

It's not about conspiracy theories...it's about the break down of our system. Estabolishing order out of chaos. These are not "treaties" being signed...they are pacts. The terms and conditions I assure you are all in fine print...most of us...just choose to not read between the lines.

[Anthem]

Anyway, I think you are onto something. We may disagree on some of the details but I appreciate this poem and discourse:)

[The Cobra Lounge]

I should have turned this into a blog...would be curious to know what points you agree to disagree on. lol

[Relic]

I attended a catholic school when I was young. My most memorable events of the fourth grade were being slapped around by a nun. Today it would be considered child abuse, back then it was discipline.

After the World Trade Center attacks I (as I'm sure many others as well) started to question the existence of God. Examining history and mentally collecting examples of humans dying in such horrendous ways made me question all that was taught to me about the one who watches over us and protects us. I still battle with it.

How often do people go to church and write down words of the sermon as lessons? For faithful church-goers I'm sure they have many, many, notebooks filled with information to help them live a better life. But just how much can a person remember and carry out week after week, year after year?

I believe there is something that created all of this. However, as for religion, age has made me think differently about the church and what it preaches. People will still be hit by buses or cars after leaving mass. People will still die at the hands of a nut with a gun, and masses of innocents will still be slaughtered no matter what a priest assures them.

[The Cobra Lounge]

Your frustrations are shared by many. But we must not let one or two..or even a few experiences prevent us from seeking the truth. Ignorance is not bliss...we must move forward with eyes wide open!

[The Cobra Lounge]

I posted this viral video...to show how many false Gods we worship even in our Government. They have no minds of their own...like the religious leaders of today....we take for granted everything that they do and say.....

[That_Girl]

I love this and completely agree with every word. Religion is something personal... it isn't something that requires any sort of public display or involves more than one's self. I'm an ex addict... you should hear some of the things people say to me about what I'm doing wrong and how I need to atone for each sin. It's mindblowing. Thank you for sending this along. It's lovely.

[The Cobra Lounge]

I think the best faith...leads by example. If I see a soul that is filled with contentment...I will gladly listen to their wisdom. But if they are ugly in their ways...with bills to pay...I could care less what your book and God has to say.

[That_Girl]

I agree. I realize I've made mistakes... going to church and confessing to a priest isn't going to change anything in my opinion... it's up to us to change if we so choose.

[The Cobra Lounge]

I was raised my whole life in the church. It only brought upon myself a huge guilt complex...not peace. :(

[That_Girl]

I was the complete opposite... and for that I was badgered relentlessly. I can't even count how many times I've been told I'm going to hell for not attending someone's church. I've just never felt the need... and that should be my own personal decision; I shouldn't be chastised for it. So, I understand the guilt trip some aspects of religion brings.

[SkinlessFrank]

This is beautiful. Our quirks and imperfections, they define us, as you so clearly see. Answering to our own conscience, for those who have one, seems like the best we can get.

[The Cobra Lounge]

I think we will be held accountable some day for our "sins" and imperfections...but that is between man and God I think...not man confessing to man. I like the following scripture:

"He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her."

Enough said...who are we to judge?

[Anthem]

First off, great song to accompany your poem. I definitely believe in asking forgiveness from God with Jesus as his intermediary. No way will I ever ask a priest for forgiveness. He is a mere mortal. Part of the learning process of being an imperfect human is the guilt we live with when we hurt someone. A mafia member can kill and cheat on a Saturday night and then come in and do confessional...now that's a joke. "Well then, just say ten 'hail Mary' and be forgiven." Thought provoking and very original in it's layout:)

[The Cobra Lounge]

Amen to that Brother.

[The Cobra Lounge]

and what I forgot to say..traditions...rituals...it is all equivalent to thumb-sucking. It's just another way to pacify the wondering soul.

[Scottlehem]

Muse, I knew you had it in you and it smokes like a bristle. And the backing of one, "Head Like A Hole" entices us to take control beyond the words and puff the magic dragon. Thanx.

[The Cobra Lounge]

Yes I had it in me...just wasn't inspired to write about it until a recent stay with family who is brainwashed by their blindness to see the truth around them. Got rid of the music however...wanted to instead share a video that went viral recently. It mocks the sheeple of today.

[Scottlehem]

Yes, I love that short...

[Dean Kuch®]

Religion is just that, 'RELIGION'. I hate it when people say to me, "Dean, you MUST go to church..." Why?, I say. I believe in God. I pray. I treat people as I want them to treat me. So, why must I go sit in a building full of hypocrites to prove my faith? Oh, I used to, two days a week. You know what I got out of it? I realized after awhile, after seeing some of those same people, people who were married, drinking, swearing, hitting on the young chickies down at the local convenience store, that RELGION was not for me. But God?Yeah, I'll take Him over RELIGION any day of the week! Kudos to you!

[The Cobra Lounge]

Sad I know...so many people I know... talk the talk...but they don't however, walk the walk. :(

[Sleeping Maiden]

WOW. I love your thoughts! ~ Thank you for this poem Muse! You are truely called a muse for a reason~ hehee. I believe in the same thing. I was brought up a Catholic but i never understood the religion. Heaven and hell made no sense to me.. and to worship a God that I never connected with. Right now, I don't actually follow a specific religion but I am spiritual. I believe in many things, especially regarding nature. But it is one's true self who will guide you to your own belief. =) I actually practice the Craft. It frees me more than anything ~
Thank you for your wise poem Muse. Thank you. I love this so!

[The Cobra Lounge]

I have mixed feelings about the craft...I think it is a very real power that is stronger than "us". Not to be tapped into lightly. But if it brings you peace...and all you share with it is love and wisdom...then shine on beautiful.

[Sleeping Maiden]

Thank you Muse. =) Well, the power comes from within us as well. It is one's energy that provides power. But yes, it isn't something to take lightly. I know that already. =) Thank you dear! I shall. It truely does give me peace. And I often wish i could share its wisdom soemday~