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The Lords Not Short of Cash
There's something mystic in the air
some belivers get no peace,
and there's confusion here and there
they can't escape the grief.
Clergymen they pour the wine.
Big business giving dues.
Neither one dares cross the line
their closets in dark rooms.
There's some patrons feeling slighted
while their leaders praise the globe.
There's some faithful weak and frightened
with their pockets full of holes.
But I've seen sunlight after dark
a bright vision once disguised
and there's no balcony nor harp
and no stairway to climb.
I'm living past the afterglow
of the fire and heat,
while cosy christians pay a toll
on phalic window seats.
But beyond this big comotion
I hear the tradewinds blow,
out where the Lord's not poaching
my money for my soul.
You might ride a bicycle
or drive a Cadillac.
Might sit up in the front row
or way down at the back.
Might be a big C.E.O.
or be taking out the trash.
Whatever way you come and go
someday you're going back,
back past the saints in robes
blocking heavens pass.
Now they might say they're selling hope
but the Lord's not short of cash.
Celtrue2000@E3B1G9
What a true sentiment on perhaps the ends to the means. I wholeheartedly agree on the fact that it is not through the lack of funds and material wealth in the "spiritual" leaders world that they tend the flock. Take for instance the mighty Bagwan Rajaneesh who at one time had a dozen Rolls Royces for him to arrive at his "holy" gatherings. Though the possible "clergy" and "clerics" of our denominations do give the people of our planet the hope that there are greater ideals than pure fiscal exchange, while passing around the collection bowl. And there still be some very worthy advocates for the prophets and deities who can touch the soul and lift the spirit. But we are all on the path searching for a better way, mehopes anyway. Thank-you for bringing this well written and honest piece to my attention. Well done. Richard.E.
I would like to leave your poems for now with a thought or two - The road to hell is paved with good intentions and There are no pockets in a shroud. I will pop back again someday, that's a promise and congrats again on being chosen for Top Ten.
This one made me smile...an aunt of mine, a conservative church going woman, was asked by a friend to go to "her service". she did, and what a difference...the people were praising the lord and jumping up from the pews and shouting back at the minister...my aunt was shocked!!! soft spoken, she said, "Why do they yell so??? God isn't hard of hearing, you know."
Hi, Eric. This piece is very good. I like the theme, for certain. You know what? You are exactly right-on with the Lord's not short of cash. All of these religions, wanting money, some in exchange for pardon of sins...how silly is it to think that you could buy your way to Heaven? Is it so hard for peoplw to just do what they know in their hearts that they should? It must be. Or else they wouldn't be making their own rules and ultimately their own organized religions. Yes, signs that say Praise the Lord! Do you have a dollar? should be banished. Praise the Lord! If I saw a man holding a sign out- only to praise the Lord, I would probably stop and ask him if I could help him. But, don't hide greed or misintention hide behind the name of the Lord. Very great thoughts there, Eric. Thought-provoking piece.
this is very cute.....and has an excellent rhythm to it....I really like the concept....