The Preacher Man

The Preacher Man

A Poem by Gee
"

Trying to convert the sceptical youth.

"
The preacher man sat him down
fixed him with a stare,
removed his hat, cleared his throat,
plucked a bible from thin air.
Slid a chair with screeching legs,
sat down face to face,
opened up what he believed
to a carefully chosen place.

He read aloud the faded text,
powerful his voice,
hallelujahed, praised the Lord
at moments of his choice.
A tale he told of suffering,
forgiveness, and of love,
a son sent down as sacrifice
by his father up above.

"Amen", uttered the preacher man,
raised his bowed down head,
closed the book without a sound
then to the boy he said.....
"2000 years and still he lives
a faith born from his death,
only the good seen in mankind,
right to his final breath."

"He gave his life that we may live,
opened a righteous way,
paved it with the love of God
and we walk it to this day.
And on this path I'll lead you son,
pray, let me take your hand,
I'll guide you to a better life
into the promised land."

The boy he stared, thought awhile,
then to the preacher said...
"What proof have you apart from tales
of a man for so long dead.
And if you believe in stories old,"
he took the briefest pause,
"Do you believe in tooth fairies,
Easter bunnies and Santa Claus....."






© 2020 Gee


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Author's Note

Gee
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I can see why you found similarities between this one and my poem "Sir, Where are You Going?" I have no problem with someone practicing a freely chosen religion, but the compulsion to force it on others gets old quickly. Really good rhyming and storytelling here.

Posted 1 Year Ago


Gee

1 Year Ago

Thank you John
I like this story, and always like rhymes! I enjoyed this very much

Posted 1 Year Ago


Gee

1 Year Ago

Thank you Donna
I'll go with the boy any day... I guess he didn't like what the preacher was reading to him...how can a child understand biblical phrases... it's almost impossible!! The preacher man probably scared the poor kid to death...I like the way you crafted this Gee; it has some humor to it.
Best,B.

Posted 1 Year Ago


Gee

1 Year Ago

Thanks Betty :))
Betty Hermelee

1 Year Ago

You're very welcome Gee!
Best, B
Good morning Gee,
I really loved this poetic story... So clever...
The rhyming felt spot on..actually, reread it again just now..so so good..
The ending line was perfect...
Lisa, early here in Spain

Posted 1 Year Ago


Gee

1 Year Ago

Hi Lisa, thanks.
Will pop over and have a read once the Covid fog clears.
Lisasview

1 Year Ago

Hope you are feeling better Gee...
I just posted Calypso Strings....
Lisa, late here i.. read more
Woah yes some agnostic or arheistic youth do like to say that religion is fairytales yet none of them would deny God the same way as they would if someone insists that mermaids or dragons or even the yeti exists. There is a marked difference, their denial of God is also not with surety as much as it is out of rebellion.
Your poem is fantastic and superly rhymed so i enjoyed it. Kudos!

Plz also check out my two newest poems and then pleez comment on one of these two poems that you prefer. Thanks

Posted 1 Year Ago


Gee

1 Year Ago

Thank you :)
Wow! Plucked from thin air--- magic! Well.... it's called faith and not sight to see the proof. Tough sell that lad. But at least he got a choice, when times comes he'll get his chance.Thanks for sharing.

Posted 1 Year Ago


Gee

1 Year Ago

Thank you for reading and commenting
A great message in this write my friend. I don't believe in tooth fairies and Santa Claus but I most certainly believe in the Son of God who died in order that I may live! He even died for the very ones who nailed Him to the cross! What love indeed. ~Sharon

Posted 1 Year Ago


Gee

1 Year Ago

An oldie Sharon, but one I quite like. Perhaps I should pen a follow up with the preacher man's repl.. read more
Oh this is so good, yes the questions of children are clever, never underestimate them and never underestimate a preacher’s response, their pockets are filled endlessly with them. I love this!

Posted 2 Years Ago


Gee

2 Years Ago

Hi Patricia, thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed :)
Ha ha, very good, I love rhyming poetry with a story. Very well done !

Posted 2 Years Ago


Gee

2 Years Ago

Cheers Lathen
omg ..... just realized i commented on this 4 years ago !
And still it had me laughing tonight :)

Posted 2 Years Ago


Gee

2 Years Ago

Thought I'd give it an airing. Thank you

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Added on July 24, 2015
Last Updated on May 23, 2020
Tags: Preacher, Jesus, God, faith, scepticism, Easter bunny, tooth fairy, Santa Claus

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Milton keynes, United Kingdom



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