Hello everyone,
I want to share a poem I wrote called Dirge of the Godless. It’s a dark and raw reflection on faith, doubt, and the spiritual consequences of turning away from God. This isn’t a light or easy read, but I hope it challenges us to confront uncomfortable truths with honesty and humility. I’ve included some thoughts and questions at the end to encourage reflection and discussion.
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Dirge of the Godless
The quiet reflection of the moon
As its soft light dances over the waters peace
Is soon distorted by the winds of change
As the storm clouds build
Eerily over the land
Engulfing everything in total darkness
Silence falls over all
While doubt whispers
Hope is lost, fear!
Faith has died, fear!
The thunder rumbles across the sky
As clouds light up
Casting its shadows
It's spirit for all to see
As rain falls like sin
That the earth drinks willingly
Yet her thirst is never quenched
The blood from the cross
Runs down the drains
While men deny
An empty sacrifice
A gift tossed away in an open grave
Anger strikes them like
The lightning of the storm
They curse their own creator
Devouring the holy blood
Ravenous wolves tear the Lamb
Blinded by a spewing hate
Darkness of sin consumes them
A prison a price freely given
Choosing to suffer blindly
The world their friend
Satan their king
Just puppets to their master
As Death controls their strings
Forgiveness is all it takes
Confession from thy heart and mouth
But instead spews anger and malice
From the unsaved sinners mouth
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Explanation:
Dirge of the Godless is a somber, visceral reflection on the spiritual consequences of turning away from God. The poem uses powerful and unsettling imagery to portray a world engulfed by darkness—where faith has died, sin reigns, and humanity suffers the tragic results of its choices.
The storm and darkness symbolize spiritual chaos and despair. The “blood from the cross running down the drains” represents Jesus’ sacrifice being ignored or rejected. The poem mourns how people curse God, mock His sacrifice, and are blinded by hatred and sin. Yet, amid this bleakness, the poem also reminds us that forgiveness is always available—but it requires confession and repentance.
This poem is not a message of comfort but a lament and a call to awareness. It invites us to reflect on the state of our own hearts and communities, and the urgent need to embrace God’s grace before it’s too late.
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Guiding Questions for Reflection and Discussion:
1. What emotions did this poem stir in you? Did any particular image or phrase stand out?
2. How do you interpret the symbolism of the storm, the broken cross, and the “blood running down the drains”?
3. In what ways do you see the struggle between faith and doubt, or sin and forgiveness, reflected in your own life or in society?
4. The poem mentions that forgiveness only requires confession and the heart’s opening. What does that mean to you personally?
5. How does the poem’s raw and dark tone affect your understanding of the spiritual realities it describes? Does it make the message more urgent or harder to receive?
6. What hope or encouragement might be found even within this lament?
7. How might this poem inspire you or others to deepen your faith or compassion for those struggling spiritually?
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Closing Statement:
Thank you for taking the time to read and reflect on this poem with me. I believe that honest, sometimes painful exploration of our spiritual struggles can lead us closer to God’s truth and healing. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and learning from your experiences. May we all be open to the grace that waits patiently for us.
I want to share a poem I wrote called Dirge of the Godless. It’s a dark and raw reflection on faith, doubt, and the spiritual consequences of turning away from God. This isn’t a light or easy read, but I hope it challenges us to confront uncomfortable truths with honesty and humility. I’ve included some thoughts and questions at the end to encourage reflection and discussion.
---
Dirge of the Godless
The quiet reflection of the moon
As its soft light dances over the waters peace
Is soon distorted by the winds of change
As the storm clouds build
Eerily over the land
Engulfing everything in total darkness
Silence falls over all
While doubt whispers
Hope is lost, fear!
Faith has died, fear!
The thunder rumbles across the sky
As clouds light up
Casting its shadows
It's spirit for all to see
As rain falls like sin
That the earth drinks willingly
Yet her thirst is never quenched
The blood from the cross
Runs down the drains
While men deny
An empty sacrifice
A gift tossed away in an open grave
Anger strikes them like
The lightning of the storm
They curse their own creator
Devouring the holy blood
Ravenous wolves tear the Lamb
Blinded by a spewing hate
Darkness of sin consumes them
A prison a price freely given
Choosing to suffer blindly
The world their friend
Satan their king
Just puppets to their master
As Death controls their strings
Forgiveness is all it takes
Confession from thy heart and mouth
But instead spews anger and malice
From the unsaved sinners mouth
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Explanation:
Dirge of the Godless is a somber, visceral reflection on the spiritual consequences of turning away from God. The poem uses powerful and unsettling imagery to portray a world engulfed by darkness—where faith has died, sin reigns, and humanity suffers the tragic results of its choices.
The storm and darkness symbolize spiritual chaos and despair. The “blood from the cross running down the drains” represents Jesus’ sacrifice being ignored or rejected. The poem mourns how people curse God, mock His sacrifice, and are blinded by hatred and sin. Yet, amid this bleakness, the poem also reminds us that forgiveness is always available—but it requires confession and repentance.
This poem is not a message of comfort but a lament and a call to awareness. It invites us to reflect on the state of our own hearts and communities, and the urgent need to embrace God’s grace before it’s too late.
---
Guiding Questions for Reflection and Discussion:
1. What emotions did this poem stir in you? Did any particular image or phrase stand out?
2. How do you interpret the symbolism of the storm, the broken cross, and the “blood running down the drains”?
3. In what ways do you see the struggle between faith and doubt, or sin and forgiveness, reflected in your own life or in society?
4. The poem mentions that forgiveness only requires confession and the heart’s opening. What does that mean to you personally?
5. How does the poem’s raw and dark tone affect your understanding of the spiritual realities it describes? Does it make the message more urgent or harder to receive?
6. What hope or encouragement might be found even within this lament?
7. How might this poem inspire you or others to deepen your faith or compassion for those struggling spiritually?
---
Closing Statement:
Thank you for taking the time to read and reflect on this poem with me. I believe that honest, sometimes painful exploration of our spiritual struggles can lead us closer to God’s truth and healing. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and learning from your experiences. May we all be open to the grace that waits patiently for us.
