Not Today Thank You.. Poem by Dave James

I dont need religion to guide my poor soul
The book that I read from has life written through it
I dont need the scriptures to strive for my goal
If I want it that much then I'll just go and do it

If I dont like your preaching I'm not a blasphemer
If Gods are all real then they know understanding
Not all of us search for one great redeemer
Or searching for rules that are far too demanding

Go pray if you want to I will not pass judgement
For I just see life through a different perspective
To force your beliefs is not what your God meant
Its all about you staying calm and reflective

Dont kill in my name, dont shout in my favour
For I want to live with all colours and creeds
Guns are just made for a fool that will savour
destruction and death just to furnish their needs.

So keep all your preaching, your prayers and your chanting
Your clothes that just say you're follower true
For sooner or later your prayers become rantings
And the only one listening to that will be you.