I'Ve Never Had An Epiphany Poem by Francis Duggan

I've never had an epiphany of that why should I lie
I only believe we are born for to die
And since I do not believe in a heaven or hell
I've been called far worse than a mere infidel.

With my own life's problems I struggle to cope
But I'm one of those who is not without hope
Of a better future and better times ahead
The one without hope has to envy the dead.

I may be a cynic but I am not without ruth
And that I've never had an epiphany is only the truth
I cannot say I have heard the banshee cry
As some claim to have in the dark midnight sky.

I've never had an epiphany or a life changing insight
The windows of my soul not open to light
And I do not have a God to which I can pray
Call me a cynic or infidel or call me what you may.