Life Along The Bible Belt

By Malcholm Dark

Stand up and shout...

When Sunday comes all the fun shuts down
If you're looking for booze wear a frown
You and your friends can just turn around.

The men here are farm bred
Yes, hard work and corn fed
Failed profits are widespread.

Indians on Reservation land
Living the poor life and not so grand
So they pray to God and withstand.

We are God's children, we are devout
Give praise to Jesus, stand up and shout
This is what life here is all about.
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Now the farmers are all but gone
Land Developers sing their song
Greed and money live on and on.

Casinos on the Rez, what a switch
The once poor tribes are filthy rich
And God moved on, ain't that a bitch.

The preacher man, he needs our money
He lives a life of milk and honey
Our winds of change they seem so funny.

And where is God within this maze
Is he waiting for the end of days
Do you believe what the bible says?

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Published on Saturday, November 27, 2010. Filed under: "Ironic" and "Poetry"

Author's Note:

I once lived in a bible belt, attitudes were different... I couldn't find beer on Sundays for my football games...

Comments on "Life Along The Bible Belt"

A former member wrote: haha the note made me laugh.... no beer sales on sunday.... yep. I know the signs you write of... the belt.... could use a few more holes, if you ask me. nicely done, as always, impeccable structure and form.
On Saturday, November 27, 2010, alex herewane (149) wrote:

Money and instant gradification appear to be the new god, It's all fucked up but then everything we touch eventually gets all fucked up. I like your sense of humour, timing and the message it's driving. great write.
On Saturday, November 27, 2010, lupus tenebrae (860) wrote:

Hallelujah, "And God moved on, ain't that a bitch." I think he went to the slots himself lol. Another amazing work, with your own brand of subtle humor. Write on.
A former member wrote: What a very succinct and eerily accurate description, Malcholm. The dead pan delivery is top notch as well. Outstanding, man, really. Thanks for continuing to keep me coming back to your works list.You are definitely an all time favorite poet of mine. Something tells me that's not likely to change any time soon either. --Draven.