Apples & Oranges
"Religion is like a penis…
It is fine to have one.
It is fine to be proud of it.
But please do not whip
it out in public and start
waving it around, and
PLEASE do not try to
shove it down my
throat".
Anon.
Apples & Oranges
I looked outside my window
and man what did I see
An angel and a devil
they were sitting in
my tree
And on a branch between them
hung an apple ruby red
I asked them what the deal was
and this is what they said:
“A man he has two choices
and soon he must decide
He can follow the instructions
or throw them to the side
The world is made of black and white
so friend it’s pretty clear
Now kindly make your mind up
and we’ll both be out of here”
I said “you must be joking
there are rainbows everywhere
And fifty different shades of grey
on which we can compare
There's up and down and left and right
and places in between
And a million different colors
that I've never even seen
"No, it's really simple"
said the angel and his friend
"And the sooner that you make
your choice the sooner this will end
You see we're really busy
and I think it's going to snow
So make your mind up quickly
cuz' we've really got to go"
I said "I must apologize
for I will not decide
I will not play your silly game
on that you can abide
So you might as well get comfortable
yes make yourselves at home
You're going to be up in that tree
until the cows come home"
Well friends that was ten years ago
and still I see them there
They give me the most dirty looks
but I don't really care
They've made their own decision
to sit up in that tree
And if they freeze their asses off
than what is it to me?
I treat all people kindly
and I'd help you if you fell
And if that isn't good enough
I guess I'll rot in hell
But I think I'll have good company
on this I'm pretty clear
Surrounded by a host of friends
and plenty of good cheer
So much imagination... about hell? hmm! from what I hear is not supposed to be a fun place? there's a saying in Spanish, "Pobre del pobre que al cielo no va, lo joden aqui y lo joden alla" translation; "Poor, poor man who to Heaven goes not, they'll screw him here and they'll screw him there."
everybody likes sour or bitter forbidden fruits?
Great poem so true true loved the humour of all your friends and plenty of good cheer...regards
Utterly amusing piece with a good message.
Sagacity with a giggle - now that's what I call creative. :)
And they can put it on my tab Mr. Brandi. Thank you sir and thanks to all who took the time to comment. What the hell, the first rounds on me : )
Nice read, Patrick. Great imagination, great verse and philosophy to boot. I'll have a sausage sandwich and a coldie thanks.
You are too good and too clever and too funny! La, but you can make me laugh far too easily. I suppose you were alluding to the Garden of Eden....but it could NOT ever have been an apple, you know?
if they serve tequila as well, i'll rot there too :)
That shakes the tree, root and leaves and fruit and all! O how insightful and deep the seeing into the nature of reality in this poem...Excellent work, Patrick. This is like Newton observing the apple fall...it's a great moment.
Great poem! Superbly conceived and you make your point well. It is a question we all grapple with, the many shades of grey... and the line in the sand may not at first glance appeal to our sense of commonsense and fairness... Yet, on further reflection, could we reason on this perspective...whether in college or the Ark...we either make it or don't... and it can seem like it's due to a hair's breath at times...the cut-off point has to be somewhere. It is a comfort, however, to read in Scriptures that God reads one's heart, and your pattern of kindness and humanity is clearly seen
Ha ha... The best! When I get to put in some rules, then perhaps I'll play your game (but don't hold your breath in the meantime) : D
Great poem! Unique and funny and meaningful too. Expertly written piece with a delightful rhyme scheme! Will certainly reread it a couple of times :-)
A wonderful poem and I must bookmark it :)
this amazingly funny, the story is familiar but you said in differently well i enjoyed you poem nice and well written
An interesting verse with a smooth flow and brilliant rhyme and rhythm. It also has a good lyrical quality. The theme is superb, presentation excellent and message great. It is one of those poems that I would like to read over and over again. Thanks for sharing.
Oh Patrick! this is fantastic! :))))) one read just isn't enough. Bookmarked! :)))) kath xxx
A cool write Patrick - enjoyed it thoroughly
A pretty interesting write, love the two team of an angel and devil seated ona tree.
Wow, this is fantastic! Great work, Patrick. I love the rhythm of the rhyme and the fun approach. Best -Harriet
It really is your choice, darkness or pure light. Loved this verse of "show and tell) Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing