Category Archives: Religion



Religion, Yet Again

“Death, be not proud,” that holy poet sung.
“Death, thou shalt die.” How stupid could he be?
He switched from Catholic to Anglican
Where patrons dwelt in safe theology.
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Posted in Religion, Wisdom

The New Black Plague: Empathy

Not long ago, I whined:
“What’s wrong with me?
Why, despite my wealth and health,
My loving wife and sober kids,
My spirit writhes and wanes?”
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Posted in Politics, Religion, Today's News, War

The Holy Truth

I found a flyer stuck on my front door.
“Truth, where can you find it? Hear the answer
At a free public event!” Can’t ignore
Invitations that promise such a prance!
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Posted in Bullshit, Religion, Wisdom

Poetic Themes

I’ve written about pain
And love, and death.
Versified god
(The source
Of most sorrow
And stress),
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Posted in Greed, Poetry (What is it?), Religion

Moral History

In 1854,
Ordered by an idiot,
Six hundred British cavalry,
Unprotected, charged
Well-placed Russian guns
That simply mowed them down.
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Posted in Conformity, Death, Religion, War, Wisdom

Beginning and End

It’s not god’s will
We need to fear
But shoddy work
That’s underfoot.
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Posted in Death, Religion, Wisdom