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I've been through so much shit in life
sometimes I wonder why I can't die
just to face my final "Hater".

You've all told me that He'll judge me harshly
and that I'll spend all time burnt in lakes of fire.
Well, I want to face Him now.

Let Him judge me on the life I've lived;
I even took in His son
even though His name kept me on the run.

Running long, hard, fast
to escape the ridicule and hatred
of so called "Christians."

Running; at times not stopping to catch breath
in fear someone might catch/torture/kill
my essence.

Why run? Why be so afraid?
I am not what people want me to be.
Because you see...

I'm gay.

So let this God that I've committed to
judge me on who I loved.
I feel I will not burn.

I will not be hated by this one TRUE CHRISTIAN!
I will not be sent to Hell for being WHO I AM!
Great big fucks to all of you who have fought me!

Author notes

this is my first poem ever written..well here anyways. i want to add more, but first i'll see how this one is received.
adios.

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I don't care what you think. I am me. Deal with it.

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  • Judith Chandler
    April 11
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    I don't blame you for being angry. I am neither gay nor particularly Christian but really, why did God make people different from one another, if He or She did not intend to give them some support and love? And doesn't the best kind of Christianity believe in loving your neighbour, no matter who they love?

    Sorry I am creating my own piece here. I was impressed by yours.

    Take care.


  • Mila7
    March 17

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    GREAT POEM!
    Just filled with anger, hatred, and deception.
    Usually I don't like bad words on poetry put here it was impressive.


  • DesolatELifE
    March 17

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    After reading your author notes, I think it's pretty fair to say that you should be pelased with how this poem was received. I haven't read it yet, so I'll get right to it.

    'Well, I want to face Him now. ' - Wow. Very glad that's in there. I'd love to face Him now.

    'So let this God that I've committed to
    judge me on who I loved.
    I feel I will not burn.' - Another one of my thoughts. Makes more sense than anything opposing it.

    I'll tell you the truth; if God decides to burn anyone for being gay, I'll set fire to his planet, because, although he doesn't live here, we're all he's got. Thankfully, I think religion has it all so, so wrong.

  • Nicole Hanna
    March 16
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  • Polaja Greeters member
    March 15

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    Welcome to AllPoetry!

    This is a great poem - I really like the way that you have expressed your thoughts about discrimination in this way, it shows a marvellous strength my favourite part is the third stanza, it implies pride in who you are and shows your faith I think from a constructive criticism point you might like to look at closing the quotation marks where you have ("Christians.) - but that is just my opinion and I enjoyed this poem!

    Welcome to the site, I hope that you enjoy your time here at AllPoetry!


    Polly
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  • LovelyLauren
    March 14

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    well, this is certainly received well by me. The energy in this poem is just stunning. It would have knocked me off my feet had I not been sitting when I read it.
    The last line is different, but kinda funny.
    "Great big fucks to all of you who have fought me!"
    I like it.
    Thanks for entering this contest.

    Lauren

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