When I Was A Child
When I was a child
I used to believe
In the goodness
Of humanity
And man.
I thought everyone
Was like me
Loving good
And hating evil
With a passion.
Then, along the way
as I grew up
I noticed that man was perverted – even kids
As they ganged up
And bullied the innocent.
I noticed that some kids
Derived pleasure in
Hurting their peers.
I used to believe
In purity
Until I saw wickedness
All around me
And men exploited each other
For ungodly gains
And pleasure.
They tore each other apart
Feeding on one another
Like voracious animals.
Then one hot afternoon
In July, I stared into the
Blazing sun and I said to myself
Surely,
‘Some men are wild animals in
Human skin?’
Then I decided to transform
Into the greatest beast of all
To destroy all my attackers
And erase the wicked.
Then I heard a soft gentle voice
Speak softly into my soul
‘Don’t do it my child,
You were created good
And pure,
And your good heart
Has been a snare to you.
However, you must remain
Pure and good
Leave judgement and revenge to me
Because,
I am the destroyer
Of the wicked.’
Then I resolved firmly within me
To keep believing in goodness
And purity
And never give up
Because there is
A God in Heaven
Who is the judge
Of all mankind.
He is also a rewarder
Of those who diligently seek Him.
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