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THE WORSHIPPERS
The worshippers queued every day
at the simple sign: "live this way."
No-one seemed to notice
that the sign had been turned around
and the majority were simply led astray.
One man, curious discovered the truth
and watched the simple sincere mistake
that all humans tend to make.
Monday 5th December 2016 1:09 pm
JESUS WEPT
Jesus wept for the likes of you
who take the message and spread it thin
'til all that remains is a hollow gourd
the holy grail in place of the Lord
but spread the word and watch your back
in case the spirit conceals a crack
devotion is a sticky web
and the edge is sharp on the holy sword.
Tuesday 20th September 2016 2:30 pm
THE GREEDY GOD
The greedy God is a needy God
offering paradise to those
who would make a body count
in a violent misshape of fate
for needy Gods need sacrifice
to justify their cause.
What God creates he takes away
while man creates his laws.
Sunday 17th July 2016 10:19 pm
HERE COMES RELIGION - AGAIN
Here comes religion - again
with its huge pillow for your bed
creature comforts.
To go with it you may include
television, sofa, slippers, car
etcetera etcetera.
For the ladies a kitchen that's blessed
in the latest hue
creature comforts
and a hint of sky to cover you by.
For the race
a human embrace when it's over
(gl...
Tuesday 8th December 2015 10:25 pm
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