Church Folk

It's about how the people in church are supposed to reach lost souls, but they're too busy fleecing the flock.

 

      Church Folk

Pretending to be holy

that's just a show

fussin' and complainin'

about nothin.'

They're always smilin' and lyin'

trying to catch others sinnin'.

       Church Folk

Catfish dinners, rummage sales,

raising money, and gettin' rich

       Church Folk

Preachin' watered-down messages on salvation,

and no annointing to raise the sick or dead.

       Church Folk

Always talkin' about Evangelism, but never reachin'

lost souls.  Establishin' cliques, social clubs, promotin'

fleshly events, and never living Holy.

       Church Folk

Jesus has become a by-word, a memory of the

past, and a nice thought.

       Church Folk

Tippin' behind the church building smokin', drinkin', and

gamblin' on Saturday nights.

       Church Folk

Cussin' and fightin' one another over stupid stuff, and

never showin' love.

        Church Folk 

Author's Note

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Reviews

[honeyleens]

I liked this, and how you are unafraid to show your opinions about faith. This is an interesting observation: "They're always smilin' and lyin'/trying to catch others sinnin'." I feel it is human nature (or culture) to look for the blemishes rather than the good. Even with the guidance of a god (whatever your belief may be), we tend to stray from being good and seeing good in others.

[Dom]

Nice poem. :) You tell the truth about some people in church who are suppose to be worshipping. Great job.