Photo prompt March 26 to April 1, 2019
We all know that most but not all religions have a lot to answer for. In times gone by bullying and misusing the poor the weak and the young. These days sexual abuse is regularly uncovered, in schools and parishes where the priests (by any name) of all religions are held up as good and to be trusted.
This is now being revealed as rubbish they can be as deviant, cruel and evil as the next.
So to the good ones out there I apologize and thank you for your good works. To the evil abusers and bullies mascarading as pious may you burn in hell for eternity.
The bells of evensong chime
Brothers come together at this time
They meet in prayer and silent contemplation
Giving thanks to God for the safety of their Nation.
God is on our side they say
Yet that was never true, least of all today.
Their world falls apart about their ears
They close their eyes to all their fears.
Brothers you have lost your way
On the young, poor and weak you can no longer prey.
Your leaders speak of apology
But your victims can’t break free
Their lives blackened, they despair
Whilst you move on without care.
Beware those of you who have sinned
Your names are carried on the wind.
God in heaven sees all your misdeeds
No wonder the sacred heart bleeds.
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This is part of Hélène Vaillant’s what do you see challenge.
willowdot21 
Mar 27, 2019 @ 14:05:15
A masterful lament.. I really enjoyed this.
Mar 27, 2019 @ 14:13:13
Thank you Violet I was not sure if I had been offensive glad you liked it 💜
Mar 27, 2019 @ 14:14:11
It is with great sadness that the Church has mislead it’s followers, with denials, gross injustice on the vulnerable. Though today most buildings housing the clergy have been sold due to lack of vocation in the young. The older generation are the culprit for degrading the stature of vocation, using it as a hiding place for their deviant personalities, while the honorable seated bishops remain deaf to the cry of the mass.
Thank you for this marvelous piece Willow. So much need to be addressed and written as we embrace the afflicted of such atrocities.
Mar 27, 2019 @ 14:16:34
Thank you Hélène, I feel so strongly about this and you have put it so eloquently. Thank you 💜 Di
Mar 27, 2019 @ 16:33:34
This is a very good poem, Willow, on a topical and difficult subject. I do know a lot of good religious Fathers and Nuns so I can’t speak from experience although I know that much bad has taken place in the past.
Mar 27, 2019 @ 16:35:58
Yes I understand Robbie and I make it clear there is always good and bad. But so much has been hidden, so much ignored and so much hush up and covered up. Thank you for reading 💜💜💜
Mar 27, 2019 @ 16:54:42
What a great take on a tough subject sis!
Mar 27, 2019 @ 17:59:34
Thank you Sis it’s something I feel very strongly about 🌹🌹
Mar 27, 2019 @ 18:06:41
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Mar 27, 2019 @ 22:59:50
Perfection, Willow. Excellent and so glad they are finally starting to pay for their sins.. Will never make up for those who got away.
Mar 27, 2019 @ 23:11:33
No you are right, those in power never did anything, just hushed things up and moved the miscreants to different schools or parishes. It goes back centuries bans all religions. It is so sad for all the victims. Thank you for reading Hun 💜
Mar 27, 2019 @ 23:21:07
It’s a disgusting part of not so far ago history – and well, history isn’t really the right word, is it?
Mar 27, 2019 @ 23:21:58
No it not. I fear they are still getting away with it 💜
Mar 27, 2019 @ 23:23:34
Yes, no wonder it bleeds, well said willow. Excellent response willow.
Mar 27, 2019 @ 23:27:17
Thank you Michael it is a subject that I feel very strongly about . My heart bleeds too.💜💜
Mar 28, 2019 @ 05:04:10
So powerful, Willow.
Mar 28, 2019 @ 05:52:12
A subject I feel strongly about 🌹
Mar 28, 2019 @ 09:39:35
THE PHOTOGRAPH IS ACTUALLY OF THE MONK’S MONDAY MORNING RITUAL OF ‘LIVE CHESS’ WHERE THEY STEP ONE WAY OR ANOTHER FOR EACH MOVE. THERE IS ALWAYS A FIGHT OVER WHO WILL BE BISHOP AND WHO WILL BE QUEEN, CHINA
china.alexandria@livingthedream.blog
Apr 01, 2019 @ 16:51:37
Thank you 💜
Apr 01, 2019 @ 18:19:08
Thank you Hélène 💜
Apr 02, 2019 @ 12:11:38
I like the honesty of this, potent calling out of the darkness masquerading as light
Apr 02, 2019 @ 12:27:47
Thank you for reading this post, it is something I feel very strongly about 💜
Apr 02, 2019 @ 13:21:26
Yes, I felt that very much, well said.
Apr 02, 2019 @ 13:22:11
Thank you 💜
Apr 11, 2019 @ 19:32:51
Ooof! Powerful and timely. Thank you.
Apr 11, 2019 @ 20:03:46
Thank you for reading and commenting 💜