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Topeka Preacha
by Scott Utley
He says he loves Jesus and Jesus loves him.
He's a modern day prophet forgiving your sins.
He's a radio pirate, has cable show too,
A mistress in Paris, but an eye out for you.
His brand of religion breeds heartbreak and pain.
He's a born again Christian with something to gain.
Deceitfully convincing his flock of salvation,
In return he receives a standing ovation.
His glorious sermons preach schemes of division.
Exquisitely crafted to prevent any schisms,
He triumphantly pits his will against right.
He lusts after money, he covets your wife.
An unnatural affection for boys under ten,
He's drugged quite a few on his couch in the den.
He's suspicious of women and fearful of men.
There's a gun by his bed marked 'specially' for them.
He's a beast. He's a monster. It's sad but it's true.
His secret agenda keeps Jesus from you.
Afraid you'll rise up if you find out the truth,
He's afraid you'll tip off your wife and your youth.
He's a huckster, a shyster, and the devil disguised.
He's a freak who insists only his God is wise.
This prince of invective is consumed by desires.
While preaching forgiveness he's stoking his fires.
01/11/2010 Posted on 01/11/2010
Copyright © 2025 Scott Utley
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by V. Blake on 01/12/10 at 01:08 AM That last line is a killer. |
| Posted by Michael Smith on 01/12/10 at 05:12 AM You have to know how excellent this is already... |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 01/12/10 at 04:23 PM Most excellent. |
| Posted by Clara Mae Gregory on 01/14/10 at 08:20 PM Very well done. This poem really tells it like it is. Unfortunately, too many people, preachers included, are nothing more than wolves in sheeps clothing. |
| Posted by Therese Elaine on 01/15/10 at 06:46 PM Oh this is searingly good...very "damning" if you will...nicely done!!! |
| Posted by Frankie Sanchez on 01/16/10 at 10:21 PM as a friend of mine once told me, "the devil can quote scripture better than anybody." it's too bad that so many people are blinded by the things that they think are giving them sight. |
| Posted by Tony Whitaker on 01/17/10 at 05:19 AM Ah, as Kris Kristofferson sang, "That Siver Tongued Devil and I". Love the hook of the last line! |
| Posted by Jane E Pearce on 01/18/10 at 01:45 AM Yeah -this guy is all around and is such a sham!!
They get away with anything with their gift of gab.
Excellent poem. Jane |
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