A way different contest

I have seen that no one post any religion poems so I thought I'd give it a try it can be about your personal believe or any relious believe that u know about.

I will take first 20 poems
first place will be a add to favorites and 8rrc
2nd place will be 6rrc
3rd place will be 4rrc
hm gets one rrc

good luck to all who wish to join people can post up to two poem no more than that per person.

"Powers from Above"
by The Angel of Secrets

You taught the sun to shine,
You taught the wind to blow.
You taught the fire to burn,
and taught the water to flow.

You taught the clouds to rain.
You taught the angels to sing,
You taught the earth to grow.
and the birds to spread their wing.

You taught the humans to care,
you taught them how to talk.
You taught them how to dance,
you taught them how to walk.

You taught us how to feel,
you taught us how to love.
People are so ungrateful,
for the powers from above.

"He Touched'
by Tine Delien

He touched this world
with his fingers
with everything he shattered
and everything he made

He Spread some love and joy
some hurt and pain
some new things and memories
along that way

He prepared us for the best
the better and the worse
we all loved to save his paradise
but we weren't to good that day

He never turned up against us
He never even scared us
He could be evil, yes, with purpose
He never broke a promise

because he never made any

this is the spiral going down
and we all have to save it
Gods fading dream for life
His paradise

x

My first and probably only religious poem...Enjoy.
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May God Save Us

The trickery of God,
The faithlessness of men,
The trickery of God,
We have commited a sin.

May God save us,
From the disloyal that's of men,
May God save us,
For we have commited a sin.

The trickery of God,
The sins we created,
The trickery of God,
From which we are related.

A powerful sin,
Which we should not live,
The thought of men,
Yet God still gives.

xTheEcstasyOfSuicidex

God's Gentle Grace
by Twisted Heart

She came to this chapel
just to sit for awhile
She needed God's comfort
Wanting his smile
She sat there so patient
In a pew at the back
Willing his presence
To take up the slack.
Her heart was so empty
Her soul lost its shine
She needed his arms
To heal her this time.
No reason had come
To cause her this pain
Just every day life
Was all she could blame.
She lowered her head
and softly, she prayed
That God's gentle hands
Would heal her today.
And suddenly it happened
She felt better inside
No longer feeling
The need to just hide.
She raised up her head
With a smile on her face
And humbly accepted
God's gentle Grace.

Respect for the holly
by Ilinca Milosan

You say I have no respect for God if I do that
Dress up all dark and with my nails black,
But do you respect God when in church you gossip blind?
Do you respect Him when you swear and talk unkind?
Is that respect? To betray and lie,
To hurt people and make them suffer and cry?
Do you respect Him when other's need you ignore,
When you judge people, when you hate and abhor?
If you got to church you'll cry when see
People pretending, oh God, it's a tragedy!
Raise your eyes and look at the sky
Hear them sing, the angels cry,
Catch the feathers of their broken wings,
Your ignorance only suffering brings....

Hope you like it ^^

these r all great judgeing this contest is going to be hard they r all so good keep them coming

God-My Savior
by ♥ Miss Ciao

When everything goes wrong
You're the only thing right
When the darkness consumes me
You are the shining light

When the world's full of hate
You're the only one with love
When I have fallen down
I look for your guidance above

When times of trouble come to me
You're there with a helping hand
When I'm confused and puzzled
You help me to understand

When I get down on myself
You help to pick me up
When I'm down on my luck
You lend me your cup

With whispered words of wisdom
And a lending hand of two
You guide us along
And keep our faith true

View from Heaven
by Holy Hellcat

An angel standing on a cloud
looks out upon the Earth

"Why are the people crying?"

he asks the Lord
and He replied with nothing more than a subtle sigh
another angel, passing by
with a question in mind

"Why can't we show them what happens to the dead?"

but the Lord simply nods with a pious smile

finally, a third angel, the Angel of Death, enters with a question,
as he adds another name to his list:

"This man was still quite young,
and his death was not so planned."

He took his life by his own hands.

"Now," Death continued, "I ask you, Lord, can he still be saved?"

the first angel speaks again, asking, "How do I assure his loved ones, if he be damned?"

the Lord now turned to the angels in earnest,
He replies with a gesture to the soul standing at His Left

a soul who made his case for Heaven
from Hell

then the first angel asked again:

"What shall we tell the people?"

the second angel asks as well:

"How do we console those who grieve?"

thus the Lord replied with laughter and applause
the soul on His Right, who knew him best, translated:

"His quirky sense of humor...and something else."

the angels want to know:

"What?"

the Lord simply shrugs

and the soul on His Left sighs
holding onto a memory in a porcelain tear
cried for the lost souls
his brothers
his friends
fellow disciples
souls like him.

Can it be a poem we already have?
If not then I understand, if so then here's my entry.
Thank you.
Dixie

God's Gift

A single mother trying to make it on my own,
Living a life others don't condone,
Got away with most the things I did,
Seemed like more fun if it was something forbid,
Gave me a reason just to do it again,
But fate has a way of stepping in,
Just when you think you can't take no more,
The devil steps in to settle the score,
Offering things that seems only right,
Eternal Hell is his only plight,

No rhyme to the reason,
Just a change of the season,
One foot in front of the other,
Never knowing one day she'd discover,
Fate has a way of stepping in,
Not knowing how to change or where to begin,
Down on my knees I called upon him,
Lord, I know what I've done has not been right,
That was just one battle, Lord, help win the fight,
Show me the way, Lord, help me achieve,
Forgive my sins, Lord it is you I receive,
Lord, help me to make a brand new start,
Lord, I accept you please come into my heart,

The Lord answered my prayers when he came into my life,
He forgave all my sins, relieved my worries and strife,
But he told me one thing, and this I shall never forget,
My child do not live your life with regret,
Live your life if there's no tomorrow,
No time for pain, grief or sorrow,
One day in Heaven you shall rejoice,
But the life you live now it is your choice,
You can choose to be happy, joyous or glad,
You can choose to live life and take the good with the bad,
To you my child I give my unconditional love,
Only the kind that comes from Heaven above,
Take with you these things you have learned,
Teach them to others and Heavens riches you've earned,

Life's Lessons and Heavens reward,
All in a days work of our most precious Lord

yes this can be old ones or new ones
and this is a beautiful poem they all r it is going to be hard to pick winners cause they r all beautiful

LUCIFERS COW!
omc.
I'm tlly doing this contest.
EXPECT A POEM BY TOMORROW.
maybe sooner.
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Thanks!!

kk. it's not my best.
but, i feel its good enough for this.
i could do better, but i'm sorta kinda ona writers block thingy.
i can write, but its defintly not my best. so yeah..
here's what i got.

Just A Believer
By Teria Westerviller.

Created by his powers.
Forgiven by his blood.
Shaken by the truth.
Carried by the flood.

Dreams may fade.
Friends may fall.
Hope may crash.
He'll still be my all.

I want to teach them the word.
That delivers me everyday.
To show them how to be saved.
And, that he'll never go away.

I want to do it all,
Add up to him.
Reach for the sky..
While out on a limb.

I want to walk on water.
Live beside the lions.
I want to touch the people,
So, they'll never fall again.

I want to be just like him...
And, tears fall..
As, I realize, I'll never add up..
To be his all.

Just a believer.
Among this world.
Who listens and obeys
His unearthly word.

we r half way there keep the poems coming

ooh enter~~

Dear God,
I hope this Reaches You...
By [[[Lauren]]]

Heavenly Father Above.
Whats this thing called love?
Please explain to me, these things i cannot bare..

How can i feel this way,
Like i can't make it through the day.
If you're there why can't you seem to help?

They say you made us all
But Then Why have you made us fall
How could you do this to those you say you love?

So heavenly father above,
Show me this thing called love,
For i have never felt this emotion before..

Are you who they say?
Are you able, to change my fate?
can you alter what i was 'destined' to be?

Take me away from here,
Help my thoughts to clear,
That is only if you truly are what they say.

Please!
Show me...
the truth..
i can't stand,
not knowing what to believe..

Please!
Show me...
what is real..
i must know
if you are what i perceive, you to be......

This decision, must be made,
will you help me through the day?
or will instead you turn the other cheek, on me...?

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This is kind of song lyrics. so when its sung it probably sounds different. it was written to the beat/tune/rhythm of an 'actual' song.

This Is a [Dark] [Religious] Poem. if it doesnt fit well enough just disregard this entry. it is very metaphorical. and deep. i will not explain.,i hope you get it though. -if you do please tell me what you think it is. haha. i want to see if you know. =]]

Broken December
by :♦:Lauren:♦:

Echoing ever so softly,
Snow falls to the ground
whispers, whispers, whispers.
concealing the lies they surround

December, my truest love,
what ever have I done?
Poor freshly fallen, virgin snow,
soiled by the crimson blood.

My lovely, cold, chilling Winter's night.
I never meant to grant you such pain.
I know, I knew the events of that night,
could've happened during a night of rain.

Freshly fallen, now pure red snow
I regret what I have done to you,
I would give anything I never had
to bleach back your sparkling hue

Now I sit, forever locked indoors,
Never to feel your frigid wind
I've broken you, my lovely December..
I've killed you with one wretched sin

Sitting by the open fire
Yet forever chilled to the bone.
December, my only love,
Death is now what I condone

lauren your poem intrigued me I know u said u would not explain but I would love to discuss it more u may email me, playboybunny40dd@yahoo.com

It sounds as if it is written from a point of view of someone who has murdered someone and is locked away in prison now. The fire I believe stands for hell. This interpurtation maybe incorrect and I would enjoy discussing it with u

That is basicly correct. December sort of stands for faith and such. but the way i had written it was that they had killed themselves, but i guess they could have killed someone else. indoors does not represent prison though since they killed themselves. they are in hell, because they killed themselves they couldnt be forgiven, but the fire doesn't touch them. because the do feel sorry for what they had done. basicly they got away with it, but it still haunts them.. if that makes sense.

double post. =P

oh I see. thanks for the explaination

(This may not seem religious but the inspirations i had were and the overall meaning is. Let me know if it's ok to enter)

Xx Ray Of Light (Etheree) xX

Night
Is when
The darkness
Is the ruler
You're at its mercy
It has the advantage
Cos you can't see, you're helpless
Blind to what may be happening
You have no clue of where you'll end up
The darkness of the shadows engulf you

However a ray of light can save you
A simple spark can light up your life
It will penetrate the darkness
And show you its all okay
The dark can never win
Light protects us all
It keeps is safe
Forever
Shining
Light ©

*Gem*

(Etheree - The poetry form, Etheree, consists of 10 lines of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 syllables. Etheree can also be reversed and written 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Get creative and write an Etheree with more than one verse, but follow suit with an inverted syllable count.
Reversed Etheree: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Double Etheree: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10, 9, 8, 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
...Triple Etheree, Quadruple Etheree, and so on!)

I have quite a few religious poems...and by the way, I am athiest. However, I find religion to be incredibly fascinating in all of its aspects, and a good topic for writing poetry.

Heh, I'll pick one and enter it in one second.

Ok, I narrowed it down to three: Sinful Souls, He Did it all for You, and....

Antichrist

Sitting in a church pew
Sketching figures of you
Jesus nailed to his cross
My words at a loss
As the priest walks by
We share a quiet eye
I know the time is now
I must run somehow
Glancing at the backdoor
The path across the floor
A boy watches me
How much did he see?
He taps the black book
I gasp as I look
His bible open wide
Resting on his side
A smirk upon his face
Pages with no trace
Of ink, an empty space
And the nuns turn
Their naked eyes burn
Breathing garnet fire
As they hush the choir
And accusations fall
Mouths open in appall
Then my heart stops
The sketch drops
Eyes fall to the sheet
Horror in each seat
As the boy raises a hand
Ordering one command
'The antichrist,' he mouths
'Worshipper of golden cows'
'Sacrifice her worthless life'

...and I never felt the knife

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I chose this one because it is almost dreamlike...nightmarish. K coo ;)

-Daenerys

yes gem it is exceptable Daenererys your poem is nightmarish indeed.

daenererys u may post 1 other of your poems if u so desire.

i DO so desire, and thank you very much :) brb

mmk, I like the imagery in this one. check it out yo!

Sinful Souls

Crisp winter air fills their swollen nostrils
The wind beats against each throbbing chest
Faces frozen, lips numb and blue

Snow swirls with the dancing souls
Frosty mountain tops tremble in unrest
Ice gathers in every indulgence worn shoe

In a nearby church, the bell tolls
And the cold-bitten eyes turn west
Gazing upon the cross, icicles form an eerie hue

The pews filled up with eager-faithed pupils
Livid spirits chilled and hard-pressed
Awaiting answers and forgiveness, anew

Glaring down from safe haven; gargoyles
Tolerantly waiting, stone and statuesque
For the night comes, guardians of true

Wings folded, lingering without pulse
Shadows whisper, releasing the grotesque
The silent night falls, exposed to construe

Living souls full of sin--breathing trolls
Hidden behind church walls, unblessed
What would become? If only they knew...

Eyes of shame stare into their bowls
The beating of wings thrums a faithful test
Wicked ears capture not but sloshing stew

A glimpse of one creature, and He mulls
What has become of this fateful quest?
Traitorous followers, falseness through

okay... I'm going to do one, too :)

God

His love is amazing,
Neverending, everlasting
More colorful than
The sun when it's setting

His touch is gentle,
Softer than the wind
More caring than a mother
Reaching out to you

His forgiveness is a cradle
Of kindness and compassion
For those that need redemption
His he is their redeemer

He watches when you're sleeping,
Comes along when you are leaving
Gives what you are needing
And has no trouble remembering

He has been to every birthday,
Heard every conversation
Witnessed funerals and weddings
No matter what location

He is here when you need him
And when you forget
With him, you are forgiven
And there are no regrets

He's a parent to the orphans,
A love to those unwanted,
A sheperd to his stray sheep
A light to all that's daunted

If you need a friend, and you are scared
You don't think anyone can understand
He'll be there
Just to hear you... because

He has been to every birthday,
Heard every conversation
Witnessed funerals and weddings
No matter what location

He loves you past eternity,
Will always be there,
Loves all the unwanted
And lets you know he cares

So what are you waiting for?
Go ahead, drop a line
He's up in heaven, waiting
And he'd love to take the time

~God~

"Church of Doubt"

In this hollow dwelling I tremble
As the pieces of me disassemble
A hanging crucifix reminds me cruelly
Of the cross I bear within me
The ancient words in a distant time
Linger in an echo in my mind
A wrinkled face on a wooden pew
Points a finger, accusing me of my truth
This scorching guilt that burns and sears
Is nothing compared to the overpowering fear
Frightened because I don't want to resist
But More deathly afraid of what many not exist
Condemning eyes await me with a cold hand
Freezing me, I am unable to stand
Yet somehow, mystically I am pulled up
Forced to face the figure awaiting with mocking love
Taking a quick breath, unsure to let it out
What to say, to lie? To unleash my doubt
But I must confess my soul and go on
I pray--how ironic--this won't take long
I gather my unkempt words
Wondering where to begin
I commence with something like
"Father I have sinned."

We almost have r 20 poems keep them comeing

i think this works:

Heaven or Hell?
By; Poonam

Where do we belong?
in the bleached sweetness of heaven
or the dark gut wrenching pain of hell?
God? Have you foresaken us?
are we made by the almighty
or do we have the devil's mark.

destined to crouch in the dark,
never to feel the the sun on your arms
or the rainbows dance in the sky
never to grow old,
to feel neverending energy
an older mind in a youth's body
destined to feed on the
sweet infatuating nectar
of the unknowning mortal
for all of eternity.

churches do not stop us, the garlic
and the stakes rendered pointless
the sunny morning or fire can send
our souls to whatever end.

But to whom would we go
if the world finally ended
and the endless corpes on which
we feed to live each night
who will claim us.
demon or dark angel
to heaven or to burn in hell

2 more to go! Come on guys!!

Angel's Alibi

When the snake gave Eve the apple the angel claims he was no where near the Garden of Eden. He was in Heaven visiting his mother he swears it to be true, but we know better.

When people turn thier hearts away from the lord the angel says, "It wasn't me", but we know better.

When people are greedy and cruel to one another the angel says, "I wasn't there, I was visiting my mother". We know this to be false.

The day God cast him out the angel stuck to his alibi. He was with his mother he swears to it, but we know better.

Every time evil is amis the angel has his alibi.

....ONE MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!1 COME ON!!

come one people!! we only need one more!! there's gotta be someone else out there!!!

Ciao

uno more!

one more then I can do judgeing. come on 1 more. Any poet can enter a second poem if they so desire and Any one who has entered their 2 already may enter a third if they like so we can get the judgeing under way. Can u tell I am excited about this contest?

Oh Lord, If you cared.

Oh Lord, put a stop to this confusion
Bring back the sight to all those blind
Give life to those who lost their souls
Plant seeds of hope into my mind

Show me you really care about us
Turn your world right side up once more
And prove to me you have the power
To stop the hardships, wars and gore

I know this is a test of faith, I've heard
And we should all be patient in life
But I'm sick; I'm sick and tired of
Of all this pain and thriving strife

I want from you one good reason
One point for me to sit around
When agony bleeds deep in my soul
And death seems so profound

It seems I can't find the answers
Where is peace and where are you
If I were able to understand that much
I would believe my faith is true

But now this candle keeps dimming
And this light is moving low
God, give me the push I need to believe in you
Because I know you're there, I know

yay we got one more in!!!

♥Ciao