Prophet

Bittersweet is the path of a prophet
A trail of tears
Dampens the dusty footprints
Left in their wake

Lonely is the path of a prophet
Many disciples
Without the discipline
Of true believers

Scorn paves the path of a prophet
Taunting voices
Empty hearts
Echo in their souls

Temptation lies upon the path of a prophet
Disregard belief
Embrace instant gratification
Forgo the heavenly reward

Difficult is the path of a prophet
Many obstacles
Darken the road
Distractions from embedded truths

Doubt clouds the path of a prophet
Who, what
Where and why
Lost in the mist of faith

Tender is the path of a prophet
Gentle hands
Cleanse dusty feet
Of original sin

Short is the path of the prophet
Crowds turn
Throwing stones
Passing judgment on us all