I will not cross the church doors

 

So many get all caught up,

in the politics of church.

It’s sad for they diminish,

Its true purpose and it's worth.

 

I for one cannot stand it,

Not a another day goes by.

While they’re in the pews fighting,

A starving person just died.

 

Children have no shoes to wear,

no coat to wear in the snow,

but, here we are still fighting,

disabling us to grow!

 

Put down you mighty thoughts, please,

and pick up humility!

I will not cross the church doors,

‘till they pray for purity.

 

And when they do I’ll know it,

For they will come to join me,

In the streets where, “sinner’s” walk.

Giving freely, to set free

 

 

 

Reviews

[RachelReaper]

This is so true in so many churches today, people in a church are supposed to be united as one, but instead, we are all separated by cliques... and in a church! Your lines flowed beautifully as usual, and I must say that I agree with you fully on this issue, my church is so separated, I feel odd talking to anyone besides my mom and grandma.

[Patricia B. Hepler]

'...So many get all caught up,
in the politics of church.
It’s sad for they diminish,
Its true purpose and it's worth....'

Wisdom is embedded in each verse . I enjoyed the way you composed your poem; very lyrical. You addressed the topic head-on, without being offensive. Enjoyed reading this, muchly~pat

[Leslie Philibert]

A good poem about a difficult question. Most churches have massive problems with democratic structures and tolerance to other beliefs. Real charity starts when you give or help without conditions - good poem.

[Loner]

Great message ..... loved it.

[Crystal Marie Dreier]

Amen!!! I so agree with this poem one hundred percent!!

[Destinyxi]

This was really nicely written, like all of your other work. You have real talent, your work is always a pleasure to read. :)

[Lily Mae]

You nailed it with the "in the streets where the sinners walk"... for me.. I see this happen so often... It's all about giving freely to set free... You gave me angel bumps with this one :) xo

[realmwriter]

Beautiful and I nearly cried reading it...!

[Debbie_Philly]

I really like this and I fully agree !! Great job !!

[Sukriti Suki]

Nice one. Very deep and thought provoking write.

Just noticed a few typos...I'll mention them. First stanza last line ' IT'S worth' and Last stanza second last line ' In the streets WHERE Sinners walk.

Good Work.

[samuel foxtrot]

Is it supposed to be you or your , in the first line of the 4 th stanza?
In any case I liked the concept, it discusses an intruiging issue.
If I had one comment ,it would be that this poem is slightly too ( save the last stanza).