Title: New Christian Apostate
Post by: bonesmagoo on May 19, 2009, 03:52:39 AM
Post by: bonesmagoo on May 19, 2009, 03:52:39 AM
Hey everyone I'm new to the forum, and I've actually finally came out to my friends and family as a 'nonbeliever' very recently. It's been much harder than I had thought it would be. Since I'm constantly being questioned of what I believe or don't I have written a poem addressing it. Please let me know what you think.
Heathen
I resent all labels that are given
For disbelief in superstitions.
What shall we call those who see through Claus,
Or don't see futures in their palms?
With no evidence that we've been given,
I make no such baseless suppositions.
There is but one thing that I am certain,
Of what's behind life's opaque curtains.
I'll never know until it's through,
Nor will the pope, and nor will you.
Heathen
I resent all labels that are given
For disbelief in superstitions.
What shall we call those who see through Claus,
Or don't see futures in their palms?
With no evidence that we've been given,
I make no such baseless suppositions.
There is but one thing that I am certain,
Of what's behind life's opaque curtains.
I'll never know until it's through,
Nor will the pope, and nor will you.
Title: Re: New Christian Apostate
Post by: joeactor on May 19, 2009, 04:01:40 AM
Post by: joeactor on May 19, 2009, 04:01:40 AM
Hi Bones - Welcome!
Very original. I like the poem.
Nice to meet you,
JoeActor
Very original. I like the poem.
Nice to meet you,
JoeActor
Title: Re: New Christian Apostate
Post by: bonesmagoo on May 19, 2009, 06:05:06 AM
Post by: bonesmagoo on May 19, 2009, 06:05:06 AM
Thanks Joe. Nice meeting you too.
Title: Re: New Christian Apostate
Post by: BadPoison on May 19, 2009, 04:46:56 PM
Post by: BadPoison on May 19, 2009, 04:46:56 PM
Love the poem! Welcome to HAF
Title: Re: New Christian Apostate
Post by: SallyMutant on May 23, 2009, 08:20:44 AM
Post by: SallyMutant on May 23, 2009, 08:20:44 AM
Cheers, welcome, and please keep writing poems. 
Title: Re: New Christian Apostate
Post by: bonesmagoo on May 27, 2009, 04:55:44 PM
Post by: bonesmagoo on May 27, 2009, 04:55:44 PM
Thanks everyone, I'm glad you dig the poem. I don't typically write poems because I'm more of a songwriter. I often touch on religious themes though. One in particular is directed at superstition in general. I of course consider religion as such.
You can check out this tune here if you are interested. www.farkusmusic.com (http://www.farkusmusic.com) (press play under the album cover, it's song 1)
Chance
Is there truth in destiny
Or can my will change everything
Maybe fate’s a hopeless dream
The lazy rely on
I have nothing I’m concerned
But that’s everything I’ve earned
If I stomp my two feet hard enough
Will I get my way
Will I take it now
I will rise or I’ll go straight down
Make a move or only wait around
Complacent as I let escape
Another chance
Should I keep my fingers crossed
Quote a poem by Robert Frost
Or beg a body on a cross
To find it, find it
I close my eyes and make a wish
At least the losers took their risk
Inspiration’s for the amateur
Sleep through dawn today
Will I take it now
I will rise or I’ll go straight down
Make a move or only wait around
Complacent as I let escape
Another chance
Without your slogans
Without your gods
I will make this happen
And this will be the day
I will take it now
I will rise or I’ll go straight down
Make a move, no I won’t wait around
Complacent as I let escape
Another chance
You can check out this tune here if you are interested. www.farkusmusic.com (http://www.farkusmusic.com) (press play under the album cover, it's song 1)
Chance
Is there truth in destiny
Or can my will change everything
Maybe fate’s a hopeless dream
The lazy rely on
I have nothing I’m concerned
But that’s everything I’ve earned
If I stomp my two feet hard enough
Will I get my way
Will I take it now
I will rise or I’ll go straight down
Make a move or only wait around
Complacent as I let escape
Another chance
Should I keep my fingers crossed
Quote a poem by Robert Frost
Or beg a body on a cross
To find it, find it
I close my eyes and make a wish
At least the losers took their risk
Inspiration’s for the amateur
Sleep through dawn today
Will I take it now
I will rise or I’ll go straight down
Make a move or only wait around
Complacent as I let escape
Another chance
Without your slogans
Without your gods
I will make this happen
And this will be the day
I will take it now
I will rise or I’ll go straight down
Make a move, no I won’t wait around
Complacent as I let escape
Another chance
Title: Re: New Christian Apostate
Post by: Heretical Rants on May 29, 2009, 11:00:53 PM
Post by: Heretical Rants on May 29, 2009, 11:00:53 PM
Out of the religious closet, then? 
Title: Re: New Christian Apostate
Post by: flyingfox on May 31, 2009, 03:46:15 PM
Post by: flyingfox on May 31, 2009, 03:46:15 PM
Quote from: "bonesmagoo"Hey everyone I'm new to the forum, and I've actually finally came out to my friends and family as a 'nonbeliever' very recently. It's been much harder than I had thought it would be.
Welcome,
I wish I had the courage to come out like you have.
Love the poems.