Eavesdropping on Gods by Nina One fine summery day, Four Gods sat on a fence, Talking amiably and bragging, Of their worshipping masses. A Gold God, gleaming like the Sun, His eyes perfectly cut diamonds, His clothes made of wrought gold, And inlaid with precious jewels A Silver God gleaming like the moon, His eyes perfectly cut sapphires His clothes of woven silver inlaid with semi-precious jewels A Cooper God gleaming like lava, His eyes perfectly cut topazes His clothes of tempered copper inlaid with glass and rhinestones A Wood God not gleaming His eyes two chunks of rock His clothes carved on his form Covered in faded paint. “Listen here, my good fellows,” said the Gold God, “My flock erects large fold churches Full of riches just for me.” And he continued his boast, “They come to church weekly, Dresses in expensive clothes The collection plate flows over.” Now the Silver God spoke up, “My flock erects silver churches And thought they’re not as rich, They are just all for me.” “The congregation comes to church Twice weekly to worship me They dress in fancy clothes, Collection plates are always full.” By Now, the Copper God burst, My flock erects solid copper churches And worship thrice weekly, Before my copper statues,” “They dress in fine clothes, And gaily sing the hymns,” Quieter he admitted, “Collection plates almost full.” The Wood God spoke quietly, “My friends, I’ve listen to you, Talking of rich churches and people, And number os service per week.” “My friends, I feel sad for you; My flock builds wooden churches Poor darling shabby buildings, With a love born of care.” “My flock comes to church for an hour or two daily, They do not dress finely, For they can not afford to.” “The collection plates stay empty, For food is more important than Fancy churches or high class preachers, I was born of need, not want.” The three Gods hung their heads, In shame of their boasting, And looked with envy on the Splintering weather beaten Wood God.
Posted on: Tue, 01 Oct 2013 20:35:18 +0000
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