Just a Book

I read a book once
it was alright.
I mean - the story
had all the parts
beginning
middle
end.
In The Beginning...
there was darkness
and then, well,
I got a little lost
all the begats,
and all the guilt,
the revenge,
the lust.
near the middle
there was this man
he seemed so..
Perfect.
Of course,
they killed him
and no easy death
no, no.  Heroes you see
have to die martyrs.
The End - well,
It was dark, and full
to the brim of
flames, lies, death.
Rules, and threats
prophecies and
consequences.
No resolution - just
a resolute sadness
a certainty we would fail.
Imagine my surprise
when they told me -
after, of course,
that this story was about
a Kind and Loving god.

Author's Note

This could get to be a touchy topic. I am a spiritual person, and I do believe in god/s. So this is not a "god-hating" poem by any means. :) Your thoughts?

Reviews

[Tommy]

I enjoyed the read, and have to say that these thoughts or questions expressed are on the tips of many tongues. Without delving into this subject with a variance of depth, because it is so touchy, I will just say this, I think the love comes through the forgiveness.

Nice Thought Provoking Write!
RLG,
Tommy

[SpokenWord]

Interesting and truly creative poem about "The Book" of all books. Yes this is one of those subjects that can explode any seconds but to me part of poetry is to speak out and to say the unsaid and not hide ones thoughts out of fear of what others may think or portray to be. This is why I love freedom of speech so much. Nice job and a brave poem Spitfiregrrrr :)

[Sunni Davis]

I enjoyed reading this. It was well-written, has a great flow and wonderful imagery. Well done.