Decisions

Damnation, flagellation,

the devils occupation

Temptation, adoration,

a preacher’s salutation

Upheaval, primeval,

deliver us from evil

Repent! Repent!

Amen… Amen… Amen …

In the fires of hell

where bogeymen  dwell

Intolerance is fed

on thinly wafered bread

from salivating beasts

and sanctimonious priests

No rest…no rest…no rest

with pews all worn and bare

God’s voice is seldom heard

for blind faith has nested there

No questioning allowed within

Dare not let the devil in

Our way…our way…our way

The garden defiled

Let the sinners run wild

As the faithful pray their God fearing lives away

Judgment is at hand

RAIN

IX

The Elementals watched in horror as the Great Ones blocked Lilith’s way and sealed the gate with God’s fire. They grew angry that they were left alone with no warning or counsel and to never again to be allowed the company of their beloved children. So they made a vow and in one voice cried:

They have left us to fend for ourselves against the darkness. His shadow approaches as we stand here naked and abandoned by GOD’S Voice, through no fault of our own. Did we not do our part by leaving the heavens and giving up our angelic forms, at your command, so that we might give spirit to the earth, sea and sky; in order to guide

and give voice to Natures Heart,  so that the children of paradise can share and understand its secrets. Are we to be raped with corruption with no champion to plead our case? Will no one weep for us? You First Ones play a cruel game and it is us and the young ones who pay the price for your lovers quarrel. Although we now breathe the rancid air of your doppelganger and will forever now be tainted with His bile, we will not succumb to His dark light, nor ever again will we follow yours; Oh Lucifina, of the Morning Sun. Hear us, Oh children of the earth and the sprits that still dwell within the confines of paradise-Let the light you follow be that only of the earth. We wait for you on the other side…

Lilith entered the sacred grove, those hollowed grounds where the voice of God was heard. Under a large apple tree, Adam and her daughter Eve were asleep in each others arms. Under the willow trees lay both twins nuzzled close together in the serenity of sleep. Lilith stared long and hard at this tranquil and peaceful sight, burning it into her memory, for she feared things would never be the same.

Lucifina, who was the voice of God said:

It has been a while since we last talked. We have missed your presence in these gardens. Steady your restless heart, cleanse yourself in the gardens lakes and accept the fruits that are offered without question. There is no need to dwell on things that will only confuse you, for that is Our burden alone to bear.

by God rattled Lilith to the bones. But did not Her angels tell her that God would answer her questions, concerning the “Whys”, about closing off parts of paradise to her and her family? And did not her angels speak of corruption and the arrival of a dark lord? Was God now telling her to forget about these things as if they never happened? Was she

also to forget about the spirits of the skies winds, earth and seas that loved her and whom she cherished and loved in return? She could not forget these things, so she risked the anger of God by asking:

Oh Mighty and Great God of Heaven; what Is it that you ask from me? Should I turn my back to the calamity that is in front of me? Should I be happy when others whom I love are not? Should I bare false witness to myself and pretend that all is as it was before? Was is not You, who said that we should stay true to ourselves and listen to our hearts. My heart now is troubled and needs to be soothed with answers, not gentle rebukes or threats.

Do you know what you ask? Do you dare to speak with me in those accusing tones. When have you learned to become impertinent. Are you willing to sacrifice bliss for pain, love for hate, joy for sorrow, innocence for knowledge, order for chaos. Do you wish to go your own way without Our protection, guidance and love that is offered and given to you.  For if you want to know the answers you seek, it is you, who must search for them. We offer you bliss, happiness and light but that comes with a price; Obedience and total trust in the Word of God. My beautiful child, this is not a prison, you may leave anytime you wish. But once you leave your way back will be forever barred and My Voice you will only hear in a whisper. Knowledge comes with a terrible price. It is your choice to make in which path you wish to follow. The choice you make will determine the rest of your immortal life.

what had prompted this dire conversation. Lilith proceeded to tell her family of the events that led to this heated debate with God…

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Gabriella was witness to the conversation between Lilith and the First one. She was saddened at the rift that had developed between Lucifina and the children of earth. She turned towards Lucifina and said:

I fear she will choose to leave what’s left of paradise. If she leaves with some of her children in tow, what will happen to those who choose to remain behind?

She has already left in spirit, her body will soon follow. Her twins will follow her into the darkness for they would shrivel up and fade without her. This is how it was meant to be, a long hard road they will travel but the earth will always take care of its own. A different fate awaits My Adam and Eve. They will choose to stay for they would shrivel

up and fade without Me…