From behind an invisible pulpit,
hell’s pontiff spews out hatred
for all that is righteous and true;
mingled with his putrid breath,
mindless syllables dripping,
in sync with each touch of a button;
This minister of deception
pounds a big black Book of Lies
over the heads of fanatics
gathered round their idol;
praise reaching fevered pitch,
worshiping night after night
after night…..
His ambassadors make house calls,
their sublime messages
hidden behind silver screen;
gain converts of all ages
with their convincing words;
Happiness only comes in size one
Its your body, do what you want with it
Don’t worry about herpes, we have a pill
Come on, one porno movie won’t hurt your
Leave your wife for one of our women
Murder can be so exciting don’t you think?
Go for all the gusto by drinking a beer;
Everything else you see try to get it,
use your plastic money with a warning,
if you haven't any plastic sweat or blood,
it could be hazardous to your health!
Before tuning out the
charismatic man of Hell,
who blesses him with depression,
and a sense of unfulfillment;
this soul still in the dark
surfs and stumbles,
upon a godly preacher imploring him
to give his life to Jesus,
he laughs out loud, shakes his head
so amazed that people can be fooled
into believing just about anything.
A contest entry
- Anything you desire (1050 points in total) by Blood-Wolf.
1050 points, ended April 19, 2007, 32 entries
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Beautiful poem, and very well written. I love the visual effect it gives me well done this is a truly magnificent write good jo
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Woahhhhhhh
So beautifully stated. Wonderful job Carly the flow is rythmic and the emotion and meaning so very Powerful. Great Job.
*Go with God* my friend,
Vaelrie
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good work!! loved your poem!! Keep up the good work!!
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O! really i must congratulate you on effectively being able to question the grand narratives and mock at the religion. I really agree with you that people have lost faith in religion only because of these priests who themselves have involved themselves in sex and money.Best of luck.
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Wow
This was different but very interesting. i really like this I liked the style and the how this character is at the pulpit,justifying his way of how things should be and how it won't hurt you to do some things. Leave your wife for a nother woman,Murder can be so exciting don't you think? sure try 1 beer and feel full of gusto.keep using that plastic money. boy this character is trying to convince people do do most anything.He's lurking around to find another unsuspecting soul.beware of someone telling you it's ok to do that. This is very good.I hope you win the contest.
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Wow! This is not what I was expecting when I clicked on it. This is...wonderful. I am in awe.
Okay, amidst the gushing, I do have a niggle: line twenty-two. "Come on, one porno movie won’t hurt your:" I think you meant "you" instead of "your".
Overall, I wish I was judging this contest.
Well wishes in the contest.
Thank you for sharing.
rous
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good imagery, but I would put in a few commas. for sake of timing and grammer.
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