I saw God in a hand basket

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Joel the wolf
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since 2000-04-06

Posts 1333
Angels Camp

0 posted 2000-06-21 01:37 AM

I saw God in a hand basket
I swear I did
he was looking at me
and saying hey kid.

Not like some who
see him in a tree
If they did he
I’m sure he looked just like me.

Or in a potato chip
along with Elvis my God
they just think they saw him
even if they all applaud.

Or his mother Mary
in the shad of an old building
I don’t think so
that just doesn’t seem filling.

No I see God in everything
that there is,
no little deities
just to fizz.

But in every breath
every breath I breath
in every spiders web
in every web that’s weave.

It’s the icon in God I attack
not my faith in God I lack
for you see I’m one that believes
in the creator of all things.

Not that God is a he or she
But I’d much rather embrace
a woman omnipotent deity
than a man that looks like me.

Joel.
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I seem to always refer to God as a she just to mess with minds and icons of God.
I’ve done it so long I don’t relies when I do it. Long ago teaching from my shaman tutor. She destroyed my Southern idea of God long ago, and showed me the light. of all things. Now I search the light within.
Joel.

I howl a mournful song, that echos within my chambered heart, for all to read? nay for all to feel.

Portia
Member

since 2000-05-18

Posts 157

1 posted 2000-06-21 02:04 AM

I love the concept of God in a handbasket. It throws the mind a little. You have to think about it; people see "hell" there in that phrase. You have shown something many should see: that deity exists every day, in everything.

and She loves you for it...

Jeremiah Johnson
Senior Member

since 2000-06-08

Posts 1223
Brooksville, Fl, U.S

2 posted 2000-06-21 02:16 AM

well you seem to have gotten my vote again great work as always.

I'm the lord, I'm the havoc, I'm the soul

taramw
Senior Member

since 2000-06-08

Posts 738

3 posted 2000-06-21 04:25 AM

Love this Joel! How true

catalinamoon

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

4 posted 2000-06-21 03:14 PM

Joel, this is very good. It says a lot.

Hardrock
Senior Member

since 2000-02-14

Posts 948
New Hampshire, USA

5 posted 2000-06-21 04:25 PM

Joel....I thoroughly enjoyed it....I'm still sitting her smiling. The line about Elvis.....that is SO true. (Sorry, I can't seem to get this silly grin off my face). Do it again....more. Hardrock

Joel the wolf
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since 2000-04-06

Posts 1333
Angels Camp

6 posted 2000-06-21 10:14 PM

Thanks guys , hahaha
I guess that's all I have to say on that.
just thanks. hahaha

Joel.

I howl a mournful song, that echos within my chambered heart, for all to read? nay for all to feel.

kynder
Senior Member

since 2000-04-11

Posts 537
Tallahassee, Florida

7 posted 2000-06-21 11:20 PM

ah yes, our inexplicable God. He is so very good. and joel, may i say, i am glad to see you on a different path for this one. it is time you stopped focusing on the pain. let go and let God. love ya kid. hee hee!!!!!!

kynder

A woman to a man is
But a mere chapter,
But a man to a woman
Is an entire book.--
Kynder Howell

Joel the wolf
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since 2000-04-06

Posts 1333
Angels Camp

8 posted 2000-06-22 12:02 PM

Thanks kynder, and Hey that's my line. hhaha love ya kid. hhahaha ok you can have it for now. hahaha

Joel.

I howl a mournful song, that echos within my chambered heart, for all to read? nay for all to feel.

SpitFire
Member Elite

since 2000-04-19

Posts 2396

9 posted 2000-06-22 09:04 AM

~Joel,...I like how you think. hehe. This is great. He,...She,...whatever it may be, glad that it's there for you...and that you look towards the light. At a time like this,...I believe it to be important not to lose oneself. I have learned from you haha...and know that atleast that's important...not losing you. Thank you for this poem to read. Love ya. Spit. *Peace.

SpitFire
Member Elite

since 2000-04-19

Posts 2396

10 posted 2000-06-22 12:34 PM

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~Joel,..I had failed to mention the 1000!!!~
*Very busy you have been giving such kind words to everyone here. Thank you. *
*Peace*.

Joel the wolf
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since 2000-04-06

Posts 1333
Angels Camp

11 posted 2000-06-23 03:52 AM

Thanks Spit, you are a love of my life.
yours forever.
Joel.

I howl a mournful song, that echos within my chambered heart, for all to read? nay for all to feel.

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