Three churches in our small community have been “terrorized” off and on for months by a group of men from a church preaching the domination of men and attacking anyone they deem unworthy. My response.
to enter the church
he tells me
where I am going -
cast into outer darkness
if I enter the door
leading into a sanctuary
of love and affirmation.
All are welcomed
just as they are -
children of the Creator: All.
My choice is easy -
to spend an eternity in “darkness”
with the ones who show acceptance and preach peace
or spend one minute
with those who point fingers and slur insults.
My peace is unshaken.
The man says God will judge me.
Wonder if he thinks himself
so worthy that he will stand beside Him,
chiming in with his two cents -
the proverbial tattle-tell,
polishing the apple, hoping to be favored -
not understanding -
God loves us all.
Poetry by Melinda K Zarate
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Written on 2025-11-24 at 15:00
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The Easy Decision
As I climb the stepsto enter the church
he tells me
where I am going -
cast into outer darkness
if I enter the door
leading into a sanctuary
of love and affirmation.
All are welcomed
just as they are -
children of the Creator: All.
My choice is easy -
to spend an eternity in “darkness”
with the ones who show acceptance and preach peace
or spend one minute
with those who point fingers and slur insults.
My peace is unshaken.
The man says God will judge me.
Wonder if he thinks himself
so worthy that he will stand beside Him,
chiming in with his two cents -
the proverbial tattle-tell,
polishing the apple, hoping to be favored -
not understanding -
God loves us all.
Poetry by Melinda K Zarate
Read 17 times
Written on 2025-11-24 at 15:00
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