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"TOY MASTER"

Poem By: Azmat Shah
Poetry


This poem is one i wrote as an extension of the poem called Devil's regret. I have been fascinated by God and the devil and the strange politics which govern the actions of both. This poem is just a humble attempt on my part to understand God. View table of contents...

 

Submitted: May 24, 2008    Reads: 47    Comments: 4    Likes: 1   


The ultimate toymaster watches from upon His gilded throne,

A multitude of life below in a quandry thrown.

Life itself must be for Him such a fascinating sport,

why else has He toyed with nothing else for eternities untold.

The power  to currupt and mold, create and finally slay,

must in itself hold such sweet joy such wicked wicked sway.

The world is but His box of toys, the universe his park,

unlimited the games He plays for Him its just a lark.

Instead of plastic cars and dolls, He holds within His hands,

an hourglass with time itself as everflowing sand.

His countless minions roam the skies, traverse the lowly  land,

His power and control exempt not even a grain of sand.

Whenever angered He wields upon the earth a mighty sword,

perhaps when bored His attention strays towards some other world.

Countless men have tried and failed to guage His one true form,

but meaningless gesticulation is a fruitless mortal norm.

Time imemorial has lain a witness to His mastery of all,

He has engineered the rise of man and will one day bring his fall.

His mind concieved the Sun and earth, His love created man,

His genius lies in his detail, His evergrandoise plans.

Though His love and mercy know no bounds, HIs wrath engenders death,

There are several ways to get to him but groveling is the best.

The rules he has made for you and me do not apply to Him,

He is the judge, the court, the law and all that is in between.

Self confidence is His forte, forgiveness His domain,

He is entrenched in every heart through happiness or pain.


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Comments:

hi! azmat. He is supreme for He is the creator. and v are his servants for v r his creations and there rests the matter. ;-)

Posted: May 26, 2008

Author Comment:

You are absolutely right girl, there rests the matter lol.

Watch this....are you watching...I'm about to click the I Like It button and that places you in more central viewing. Voila! (runs back after clicking the I Like It vote)
So, how do you feel about the rhyming in this one? The two less per stanza couplet seems to have effect and I love the way you've cosmetically set this one up for free flow reading.

My fav line:
perhaps when bored His attention strays towards some other world.

There is NOTHING, NOTHING in mind more worthy than a girl like you standing behind her writing. You've got strong values that you hold very dear to yourself and power to you. You embrace discouragement with your open mind and intellect and that reminds others to do the same. That opens a path to the soul of the universe. Yes, I am your fan. The most wonderful part of being your age is experiencing life and all the swipes it will offer you and you are at a stage of growing and learning from those swipes.

I am honoured that you've taken my recommendation. Simply honoured (but remember that I am not a literary giant).

Plus, you provided me with some graphic imagery. Metaphors are my dice. Love it Azmat Shaw. I can only imagine how your writing will grow with the passion you pour into it.

Posted: May 26, 2008

Author Comment:

Once again i am truly humbled by ur comments. I always await ur comments with bated breath for i always feel like you try to understand what i write before judging it, that my dear is a gift you bestow on me everytime you comment on my work. I can only thankyou from the bottom of my heart and i only want to say that unlike most writers i dont write to pander to the literary giants i write solely for my readers, to me all my fans are literary giants.

Good poem

Posted: May 27, 2008

Author Comment:

Thankyou Susan. Why did you delete ur earlier comments? they were enlightning.

Susan's wonderful tribute to you sent me in search! Glad I found you. I loved this poem, apt title and thoughtful sentiments.
This line baffled me a bit in the scheme of things however?
"There are several ways to get to him but groveling is the best" - It somehow didn't fit in with your description of the Lord's forgiveness and might? Why should we "grovel" to reach him. Wouldn't thoughtful prayer and living with kindness, goodness and with an eye to his teachings be the best way?
Or have I missed your sense of meaning?

Posted: Jun 23, 2008

Author Comment:

Hello, thanx for reading. the line you mention does seem out of place but i only meant that many religious bigots try to make us fear God that is how people are manipulated into doing their bidding. This line was actually a shot at those people because in the next stanza i emphasize that God's love and mercy know no bounds.



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