Take no offense my Christian friend
I mean no disrespect
You few who’ve had no fence to mend
You’re not what I’d expect
No booze nor weed has touched your lip
Your choices, always sound
You’ve never gone where people strip
You’ve never fooled around
You never cheated, you’ve been fair
And never gotten high
You’ve never even took a dare
Have seldom told a lie
No wicked thoughts or slanderous
word
Has plagued your Christian walk
No dirty jokes were ever heard
Nor cussing when you talk
It’s interesting some souls we meet
How blessed these Christian few
No vices, trials, no flaws to beat
I can’t relate to you
See, I’m a man with several flaws
Committed many sins
Done shameful things and broken laws
I’ve not had many wins
I need someone who’s overcome
And knows what I’ve been through
Who understands just where I’m from
Who’s been there, done that too
How Jesus got them through the test
Who shares what God has done
I need that one who’s been oppressed
Explains just how they won
Their attitude is gratitude
They somehow pierce my soul
Their inner peace and latitude
That’s now become my goal
So once again, don’t take this wrong
You’re blessed, I do agree
I am impressed you’ve been so strong
But that’s no help to me
About the Creator
Earl W. Pearl
I’ve been writing poetry (rhyming mostly) since about 2014 and have recently transitioned to writing novels and short stories. My poetry genres are faith, humor, social issues, politics, pretty much any subject matter.
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Comments (3)
Wow! I know this was published 2 years ago, but I LOVE it.
I think you are talking about Saints , no one is that perfect and without a flaws, unless divine intervention took place 😊
An honest reflection. I’m right there with you, reasonably flawed and don’t care but at least I can admit it. Excellent flow and content to this one.