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This is not politically correct ... sorry
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This is not politically correct ... sorry |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap 
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If this offends anyone, I apologize in advance ... it is a commentary on commercialism, not Christianity The Price of Salvation Saint Joseph, Saint Jude, and Saint Peter all stand Neatly arranged in a row, Each one arrayed in his saintly attire, His hands and expression just so. And each, in his way, is a symbol of faith In how glorious Heaven will be -- So, we lighten our pockets, and carry them home, And place them out under a tree. There hangs our Lord Jesus, the Saviour, the Lamb, In plaster, or porcelain, or gold -- On the Cross, where He suffered and died for our sins -- But His eyes, raised to Heaven, are cold: Hang Him up on your wall; and remember Him As you sip of your sacrament wine: With your gold-plated ultimate sacrifice That you bought for a buck ninety-nine. When I think on a Father, who gave His Son As a promise of infinite grace To souls who so quickly belittle his love And would turn from his ready embrace -- If the Lord had to do it all over again, I wonder, would He have agreed? If he knew that his mercy, above all, would be Most profitable, indeed! ------------------ "Nunc lento sonitu dicunt, morierus" (When I hear the bell tolling softly for another, it says to me, "Thou must die.") |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Bravo! An excellent piece of work. Religion has moved a long way from when Jesus chased the moneychangers away, proclaiming religion and business had no place together. Just send those dollars in, folks, receive your plastic Virgin Mary and you'll be saved. |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
As it says in the bible: 'Thou shalt not have any idols before me....' (I agree with your words completely) |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
They say you can't take it with you, and I know that this is so; my plan is to give one heck of a party and the mourners will come to the show! ------------------ Sunshine Words will always express our feelings true. ~~~ KRJ Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Nochtdraco, I agree with balladeer. You did a wonderful job with a sting in the end. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Draco Yep... isn't it glorious how humanity has managed to take a simple message of forgiveness and repentance and turned it into a message of judgement and condemnation - and all for 10% of weekly earnings? You'll not hear 'Heretic' from me, my friend. When Jesus comes back, he is gonna be really p.o.-ed about the perversion of his prior ministry. |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
I think that those who have to surround themselves with these objects, are simply doing it to REMIND themselves on a day to day basis, what their focus is suppose to be??? Maybe?? So that they won't be so "bad" today?....who the heck knows, I'm just rambling on and giving the poor souls the benefit of the doubt.....But you're right, if they would take their money spent on foolish decor, and give it to someone hungry on the streets, I think Jesus would smile down on them in person !!! Not from a picture on the wall!! Very much needed sermon here Nochtdraco!!! Nicely written on top of that !!! Geat rhyme.... ------------------ - poet FemmeFatale "The strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone..." Henrik Ibsen (1826-1906) Norwegian dramatist lyric poet |
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Blondie Member
since 1999-08-06
Posts 307Ohio |
lovely poem, and well written. I enjoyed the way you put religion in it. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Great work!  |
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Sue Member
since 1999-08-04
Posts 383France |
I am totally non-religious, but I agree with every word you say. If you believe in a story like that, how can you use it for commercial ends? Wonderful poem. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
EXCELLENT!!!!! what more can I say? Wonderfully written piece and one that rings oh so true!! |
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Emmy Member
since 1999-06-29
Posts 194KY |
POWER. These words held POWER! |
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Enotneicna Member
since 1999-06-06
Posts 340Oakland, Or, USA |
I"ve read this twice and I do like this piece very much. Well done! Sharon Lee Rotondi (Enotneicna) |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
Absolutely wonderful piece of poetry. I agree with you. Every year I get sick over the commercialization of Christmas too. When I walked into a department store on the first day of August and saw Christmas decorations on the shelves, I wanted to scream. It's all about money and greed, no matter what time of year it is. ------------------ The only man worth your tears will never make you cry... |
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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA |
Let me tip my hat to the dragon master - Biting commentary and excellently written. Bravo! ------------------ Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. JP |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
Thank you all. High praise from talented poets. I could ask for nothing more.------------------ "Nunc lento sonitu dicunt, morierus" (When I hear the bell tolling softly for another, it says to me, "Thou must die.") |
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