Fire and Ice

By Robert Martin

Take cover all ye men of the cloth

Or take your swords into a heated battle

Religion has grown into a giant dragon

Firing at temples, mosques, and cathedrals

 

Sanctuaries have become fragile houses

Swaying from the fury of the tempest

Altars are shields from arrows in their flight

Prayers are for a growing number of kills

 

Religion is warriors wearing the same uniform

Heaven is a place for the strong to inherit

Love is a creed for the weak to follow

Faith is a journey into dangerous places

 

Fire and ice are two religions

Standing up for their man made beliefs

 

Robert L. Martin’s writing has appeared in Mature Years, Alive Now, Wilderness House Literary Journal, Green Silk, among others. He is a jazz pianist and the author of two chapbooks. He is influenced by the writing of Kahlil Gibran and Pablo Neruda.