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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Lovely poem.
Yes. God Himself will judge the wicked! It is Romans 12:19, “Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
God bless you for this.
Thank you so much for the encouraging comment. So true, Romans 12.19 speaks clearly on the topic of vengeance. Vengeance is His. Blessings 💕🙏😊.
Beautiful poem!
Thank you, Laura, for opening for comments!
Thanks a lot Carlos. I glad you like it and I really love your thoughtful comment. 💕🙏😊
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The simplicity enchants!
Thanks, I really appreciate your thoughts on the poem. 😊👏
Thank you!
Very well written 🙂
Thank you for the lovely comment. Blessings💕🙏😊.
Thanks for checking out my blog! I hope you found something you liked there. This is a lovely poem. I’ve been learning this year that God is my defender and vindicator so I can rest in peace and allow people room to grow. God’s got us all covered by his blood and will handle those who choose to reject his loving sacrifice and grace.
Thanks for the lovely comment. I’m glad we are connected. You are so right. God is our defender and vindicator so we must rest in Him and allow people to grow. Blessings 🙏💕😊