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merlynh Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 411deer park, wa |
The Other Gate Preacher Jim Go screaming down your path. Go screaming For the glory of man The devil owns your soul Till the end of days. Till the end of madness Until all is past Your shackled soul rides to hell’s gate Dragging your stolen souls, On brimstone your chariot wheels rolls The lake of fire is where you go. At the bubbling pool you greet The revered Bishop Paul Reverend Jake Bother Jack Your clever friend, Now Smiles back. Who give you Holly words To be your own For all you lead Rewards are given When he pitched you in. © 2004 by Merlyn Hearn |
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merlynh Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 411deer park, wa |
This is very intesting. HA! None of my posts gets a "0" If I can help it. He he |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
I thought I'd drop in here to see what it's like in this forum, and "LOW" and behold, I find your poem. I'm not sure if I've interpretted as intended, but I can assure you it got me thinking! No, this is not a zero! People are just busy right now. misc'e |
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cynicsRus Senior Member
since 2003-06-06
Posts 591So Cal So Cool! |
"Who give[s] you Holly words"? I found it a compelling enough read. The problem I see is that it's but one angle to the whole religiosity/damnation story. Somehow it just doesn't seem complete without the inclusion of those who teach that--in the name of their god--children should strap dynamite belts around their waists and blow themselves up in cafes or buses. Or those instructing "proteges" to hijack airliners and slam them into a couple of towers. I guess that's on "Part II", eh? Sid |
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merlynh Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 411deer park, wa |
If you noticed by the dates it’s been a while seen this has been posted. But I felt a response was needed because no critical analysis was given. Sid, the term “Who give you holly words” was a play of words; holly has spiny leaves and their branches are traditionally used for Christmas decoration. It was used instead of holy, which is used with what is worthy of worship; the testimony of God and not that of Man. The “Part 2” you mentioned is those who get lost in the rapture of religious beliefs and are mislead by their own thoughts. I must admit their actions are extreme and justified only by their own gratification. You hit the hammer on the nail when you said, “their god,” which is the whole reason for this piece to be written as an exemplification that God is not just one person’s God but everyone’s; the ramification which is most misunderstood. |
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Angel1 Junior Member
since 2005-06-29
Posts 20TN, USA |
On brimstone your chariot wheels rolls rolls should be roll, but it is excellent. |
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