The god whom I once knew
approached me as a dove
and spoke of faith and love
which he gave to the few.
This god called out my name
and acquainted me with shame.
The god whom I once knew
loved those who loved him back
and those his love did lack
one day this lack would rue.
This god confronted me
and gladly set me free.
The god whom I once knew
had purpose for my life
throughout all pain and strife
my treasure would accrue.
This god gave me a plan
and to his arms I ran.
The god whom I once knew
smiled sadly at this Earth
for from its date of birth
its date of death was due.
This god then called me home
and hoped I would not roam.
II
One day I started thinking
about the shame he took from me
and saw in it futility;
a part of me was sinking.
My soul sold to an institute
I knew I was a destitute.
One day I started dreaming
of those whose good was bad
and saw in it a timebound fad;
a part of me was screaming.
My soul sold to a prostitute
I knew I was a destitute.
One day I started hoping
about my life and how to live
and saw in it derivative;
a part of me eloping.
My soul sold to a parachute
I knew I was a destitute.
One day I started knowing
about the Earth and its mad mask
and saw in it my lifelong task;
a part of me was growing.
My soul no longer destitute
I knew I was now resolute.
III
The god whom I now know
is of a different order
defined without a border;
a halo without glow.
Unknown to human ears,
disciples without fears.
The god whom I now know
is far far less restricting
defined without convicting;
a river without flow.
Unknown to human eyes,
disciples without lies.
The god whom I now know
is a distinctive force
to all of life the source;
a playhouse without show.
Unknown to human tales
disciples without wails.
The god whom I now know
is not easy to perceive
for those who still believe
in the god whom I let go.
Unknown in human terms
one with the birds and worms.