Minnesota

mysticism has always been at war with itself. I think.

If Jesus lived in Minnesota

I think he would throw snowballs.

Before the priests and magistrates

got to him and created their power

and our religion, 

I think he would have had fun plunking 

his disciples with balls of snow.

He would have enjoyed the sound of them

hitting backs and chests.

He then would have shook his finger playfully

at them as they got mischievous grins

and bent down to scoop snow and

form it, all 12 aiming, firing simultaneously.

He would have flung his hands out, fingers extended, face turned towards the sky in mock agony

as he was pummeled by a hail of snowballs.

He, and they, would then have collapsed 

on the snow banks in uncontrollable glee.

Before he'd been carried away to create a religion

My faith tells me Jesus was first about fun.

For if there is no fun, there really is no life,

and then the only reason for religion; control.

Reviews

[s y e]

I loved this Mark -- it's a lovely write with alot of vivid imagery. I loved your take on this.

The first two lines made me laugh! I can't seem to picture Jesus throwing snowballs but I do now! Loved it.

[Mark]

Hee hee i know huh? Defies everything we've been taught, yet could be very close to the truth. :) Thanks for reading!

[s y e]

It could be extremely close to the truth, just imagine!

[Mark]

I think so, even the bible seems to indicate he hung out with the sinners and criticized the establish quo. I think Jesus was a rebel.

[s y e]

OMG, he was like me..... Dun dun duuuuuuuuun!

[Mark]

haha! Maybe you are the second coming? That would shake things up a bit. :P

[Mark]

I would be glad to be one of your Apostles heehee.

[s y e]

Hahahaha!!!! I wish......