...Predators and Pawns

By SolApathy

Tell me how to worship my God
Tell me how deeply I am flawed
Only pennies flowing out of these pockets
Eyes bulging out of your sockets
Screaming salvation doesn’t come with change
Only with Grant’s mane
Don’t tease me with one, five’s ten’s, or twenty’s
Salvation can only be accomplished when I have all your money
I need a Mercedes to tempt the Devil from you
Maybe a house or three—None of this is for a worshiping fool
I grant you a favor and a chance for redemption of yourself
I will show you my plan for preemption of your wealth
Your service to me is a service to yourself
Go home poorly knowing salvation is soon near
As I slam my con-game into 6th gear
Your family will only know when it’s too late
Your salvation was gifting me your entire estate



So many people are conned out of their cash in Churches.   Sure some of it is legit, but all too often the preacher is lining his pockets with more than just lint. 
Belief should not require you to pray in a house of worship.  

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© 2020 SolApathy
Published on Sunday, October 6, 2019.     Filed under: "Poetry"

Author's Note:

...The preacher's cons us with the devil within--Giving to him was our true sin...
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  • mysticventures On Monday, December 2, 2019, mysticventures (538)By person wrote:

    Brilliant expression. Brilliantly expressed!

  • sadistic intent hex On Sunday, October 6, 2019, sadistic intent hex (210)By person wrote:

    allot of truth to what is being written here, it says in the Christian aspect where ever two or three are gathered I am there good write good message

  • Lil Rorschach On Sunday, October 6, 2019, Lil Rorschach (183)By person wrote:

    I full heartily agree. That's why I had so much trouble with faith and all the little plot holes. I believe that we have the temple to pray inside ourselves. Great piece


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