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Jewel of JesusNestled where the hills embrace the sky,
A pearl of faith in dust and time lies high.
Its walls, like hands, in prayer remain,
Holding whispers of joy and pain.
Golden bells, like sunrise chimes,...
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Categories:
religion, culture,
Form: Free verse
To My Shouldering FriendYou are a Simon
Of Cyrene; a supporting
Shoulder of crosses
I bear in this testing life;
You, a laborer of love:-
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Categories:
religion, appreciation, character, extended metaphor,
Form: Tanka
The Wonder of WondersThe world is filled with wondrous sights
majestic falls, Aurora’s lights.
Some wondrous structures men have made
have passed the test and made the grade.
The natural world with wonders filled
in every age has men’s hearts thrilled.
From the skillful...
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Categories:
religion, beauty, creation, god, heaven,
Form: Rhyme
The Cosmic JokeThe cosmic joke
Which says
We are what
We're seeking
Is a story
Which resounds
And may be
Disappointing
For the one
Seeking the end
Of beliefs..
Renewed joke......
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Categories:
religion, community, how i feel,
Form: I do not know?
Death of a ManThe death of a man, it comes from inside.
It's a slow killer, its name other than pride.
Pride has different forms, manifests in different ways;
but it's always a killer, a high price he pays.
Pride will ruin...
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Categories:
religion, bible, faith, god, growth,
Form: Rhyme
Exposing One’s SelfWe’re all perverts.
Lying about it ultimately exposes the worst of us.
- Chris Conn...
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Categories:
character, religion,
Form: Free verse
Pickle - Mar 19Pow! the pale powder pumps power into
The pastor’s panicked pulse. Peeing his pants,
He pulls his parcel and pitter-patters
To the piss-pot, paying his penile penance.
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Categories:
religion, corruption, drug, giggle, humor,
Form: Alliteration
Digging for DaylightThis utter silence is stone cold
There's no gaze upon the sinner
This hell has got a wicked hold
And it feels just like a winter
When I fought the darkest demons
I just fought them empty-handed
I pushed through all...
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Categories:
religion, atheist, change, conflict, faith,
Form: Lyric
There is Nothing Beyond The Name
Categories:
religion,
Form: Verse
Religion
For me
religion must have a solemnity,
a heft like towering cliffs, places
of silence and the majesty of sunsets.
Religion must be big enough to hold
vast forests, extend beyond
the furthest galaxy and yet be small
enough to...
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Categories:
creation, poetry, religion, spiritual,
Form: Free verse
His Fathers PlanJesus was humble, a man betrayed by a friend
He knew he was a goner, yet he went easily
From a young age, he knew his place, as God’s son
There was mocking, but he did not react...
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Categories:
easter, jesus, religion, religious,
Form: Free verse
Seeing Jesus In the ThunderstormI fall asleep to thunderstorms.
Though I’m under blankets, nothing warms.
The storm winds blow and heavy rain pours,
The lighting flashes and the thunder roars.
My fears light up the night’s darkened sky.
I can’t escape, no matter what...
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Categories:
religion, christian, faith, jesus, night,
Form: Rhyme
A Paschal PraiseThe Christ descended from His Father’s throne;
In dying on the cross, He conquered Hell.
Then He rolled away His sepulchral stone;
The sting of death would no longer prevail.
A glorious word of good news to tell!
His disciples...
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Categories:
religion, bible, christian, easter, faith,
Form: Dizain
Fleeconfined to this endless hole,
there is no rest for my sinful soul.
continuously repeating “this is the last time,”
while the lords heart breaks as he writes my fine.
battle it every day when you were ordered to...
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Categories:
religion, bible, deep, faith, god,
Form: Free verse
Love Written In RedWhat can wash away my sin, Nothing but the blood of Jesus
I’m a product of perfection yet this love written in red doesn’t always feel free
I have never felt worthy, only dirty, so I wear...
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Categories:
religion, appreciation, christian, easter, love,
Form: Rhyme
Specific Types of Religion Poems
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