First and foremost,
I am a child of God,
yet years of division
endearment deemed broad.
By name each one of us
is personally called,
by labels we choose,
His children become walled.
Christianity is the channel
unto me God parents;
blindness to other paths
living streams become errant.
Catholicism is where
I find my home;
shutting doors to others –
from Him, a heart roams.
Religion like love
that a parent provides
is what God gives us
to gently guide.
Unto ALL a connection
through devotion and love
eternal tributaries rush
to Heaven above.
Labels provide identity
and offer us meaning,
but substance only flows
through His intervening.
Be bathed in your channels
and find warmth by your facade,
but remember we stand together –
thirsty children of God.
Let us tear down walls,
and allow division to fleet;
for the drink He gives each of us –
Religion
a gift so sweet.