My God Poem by Jim Yerman

You may think I am peculiar…you may think me a little odd
when I still say I am not religious but I do believe in God.

So let me share with you for a moment…a few qualities I've compiled
Of my god…the one I've been praying to…since I was but a child.

My God is not prejudiced…not bigoted…my God does not discriminate
My God is a God of Love and sharing…my God will never not hate.

My God sees the differences in all of us…and these difference my God lauds
My God even gets along…with all the other Gods.

My God is a God of hope and faith…not a God of doom
My God instills that hope in every seedling…and has faith that every flower will bloom.

My God believes in charity, he knows the key for people to live
Is not in how much they take in life...but how much they give.

My God believes in love…knowing love shall light the way
My God cares not if I am straight, or Bi, or lesbian or gay.

My God knows no war is holy and like me prays for them to cease
My God believes in kindness…my God believes in peace.

My God has given me the ability to decide what is right and what is wrong
My God knows I'll make mistakes for he knows my journey's long.

My God only asks that I show kindness and treat everyone the same
so when I die people will smile at the mere mention of my name.

For nothing in this world would bring a broader smile to my God's face
than knowing everyone my God created would leave this world a better place.

As you may surmise from this list of qualities I've compiled
The God whom I still pray to…is the God I prayed to as a child.

If you think that makes me peculiar
If you think that makes me odd
know I am oddly, peculiarly happy
In the comfort of my God.