The Preacher Man

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....."

Author's Note

Well.........

Reviews

[Valentine]

If you have never been convicted in your lifetime, you have never met Him. If you have not been ill for 10 years with seizures and no doctor or hospital in different states could find the cause or stop them, then you turned to Jesus and was prayed for and instantly healed, you may have your doubts. He has proven His existence to me. Thank you Father for the gift of Your Son. Valentine

[Gee]

I guess it takes all sorts to make up this wonderful world and its each to their own.Thanks Kathie

[Jane Taylor Hardy]

Intriguing poem with a twist at the end that leaves the reader thinking.

[Gee]

Thanks for reading and passing comment,appreciated

[Marie]

I believe in Santa Claus of course. Not sure about the Easter Bunny, and I'm real iffy on the tooth fairy.I don't have a lot of trouble believing the Bible. I don' t have a lot of trouble disbelieving in it either.

[Gee]

Thank you Marie

[Dara]

I love the rhythm and rhyme of your profound write. It is a wonderful story and one that gives the reader something to think about as well. Just lovely!

[Gee]

Thanks,much appreciate your review

[Einstein Noodle]

you surprised me at the end ..gave me a bit of a smile ... I am a Christian and believe in the need for and giving of forgiveness in Christ ... i do not believe in judging .. even myself .. tho that is the most instant accusation ... i love your preacher man .. the setting is steeped in patience and his faith ... and how easily we do believe in Santa etc. when we are young ... we see the presents under the tree eh!? and the candy and eggs in the basket ... what we miss seeing are the fruits of Gods love in our lives ... enjoyed your poem very much!
E.

[Gee]

What a great review,cheers,appreciate you taking the time

[Eliot Knight]

Questioning religion, hits home. As the others have said, do make a preacher response poem.

[Gee]

Yeah will have to look at that.Thanks for reviewing

[Indra Neil]

simple yet so much depth in this wonderful rhyme! the ending leaves the reader pondering! a sequel to this would be great!!

[Gee]

I guess I am the boy,so I would have to do a little reading to give the preachers response.Thank you for your kind words.

[Indra Neil]

u r welcome! will be eagerly waiting for the preacher's response!!

[wordman]

so the boy was a little leary to say the least,and then
brought up old myths from long ago,now you must write part 2 for the preacher`s
answer

[Gee]

Mmmmm,not a bad idea.The boy,in my mind,was of very tender years,and like myself at that age if I couldn't touch,see,have something tangible then it wasn't true,didn't exist,and to be fair,I'm not a whole lot better now,and I should know better.....As always thanks WM

[wordman]

well i am heart broken to learn about the tooth fairy

[Gee]

Lol,sorry,I just found out my brother is my mother....

[wordman]

lol,let me ponder on that for a while

[Sai]

the poem flows so smoothly. nice!

[Gee]

Thanks Sai

[E G TEN]

Hey Gee, sometimes an innocent mind can make the wisest
of them all think twice about their beliefs, although at the end
of the day experience will overcome the youth, and fate will
Always be in question,, cool poem" thanks.

[Gee]

Cheers,thanks for the review,appreciated