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Saviors R Us
by Max BouilletOops, he fell off the cross again. Is there any way we can get him to stick any better?
More nails.
Aw cmon, we cant do that. Look it, we already pin-cushioned his arms and legs.
If you dont have the stomach for this, go find another way to save the world.
Oh, I know! Lets put some carpenters tacks on a metal band, wrap it around his head and shove it back into the wood.
Yea, thatll work. That may even stop that peeling problem.
Youre right, but how would we spin it? I mean, its not a typical crucifixion thing.
All we have to do is spread a rumor about him being a king. Then well say that they put on his head so they could ridicule him. We could call it a crown of nails.
Not nails. Im tired of nails. We want a universal savior. If the current theme keeps up, only the carpenters unions will worship em. We need some different symbolism. How about thorns? Yea, a crown of thorns. That will give an allusion to roses. Much better.
That about wraps it up for this meeting. If everything goes according to plan we should get him elected savior by the end of the week. Great work. 08/01/2004 Author's Note: This comes from going to church after watching too many political commentary shows on television.
Posted on 08/01/2004
Copyright © 2025 Max Bouillet
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Thomas K. Hunt on 08/01/04 at 09:17 PM excellent read Max, A different twist on a common subject |
| Posted by Laura Doom on 08/01/04 at 10:50 PM I'm amazed anyone can differentiate between politics and religion - both are based on truth, selflessness and that inevitable cross. A provocative clash of symbols - I hope the Calvary arrives before you get crucified... |
| Posted by Michele Schottelkorb on 08/02/04 at 03:27 AM damn. |
| Posted by Michele Schottelkorb on 08/02/04 at 03:28 AM (oh yes, you have nailed this one). |
| Posted by Jean Mollett on 08/02/04 at 04:20 AM Hi Max,
Not bad at all, different. I'm not crazy about Policial stuff either. But, it does sound something like Politians though. :) |
| Posted by Kara Hayostek on 08/04/04 at 02:58 AM WoW, really interesting. I can imagine a bunch of corporate execs sitting around some large table discussing this. Very cool. |
| Posted by Ginette T Belle on 08/04/04 at 03:43 AM although i just cannot share the same views as you regarding relegion, i see the humour in this and i understand where you are coming from and that's some damn good writing dear...you rock! |
| Posted by Quentin S Clingerman on 08/06/04 at 02:47 AM I was ready to be offended on this one. Instead it came across to me as very timely satire! Biting, some sting as well! Sadly what should be humble Christlikeness, looks too often more like a political sound byte! |
| Posted by Rommel Cruz on 04/04/05 at 03:02 PM ok. im lost |
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