The Dark Side

I know she was suppose to be a man,
but they did that operation and instead
called her Fran.

Interesting, original she was
God used her and gave her love.

But no one knows
at least so she thinks
for I know the well water
that she drinks.

Separation Between Church and State

Martin drew a line between us
when he told me I talked about
God too much.

Sarah drew a cross between us
when she agreed with me
that God disappeared from the
hearts of many.

Tina didn’t want to hear it
so she walked away.

Stomping Beast

The beast doesn’t give
unless he receives
what is the benefit?
what is the cost?
there are no excuses
there are no reasons
the beast commands
he does not ask
he is enraged
behind his mask
take it all off
let us see your face
but the beast only hides
he knows he’ll be erased.

Fooled Clergy

He doesn’t want the earth’s trash.
He doesn’t want the broken,
tattered, shredded or torn.

He wants you - he wants me.
The leaders all around who play
hide-’n-go-seek.

The self-righteous, proud,
confused and ignorant.

The clergy who pass by
wrapped in covenant.

They can’t see
the cross has blocked their view
and everyone is a devil, of course
not them, but you.

Money and the Working Parent

Born into the world needy
grew up and became greedy.

First baby boy born
my heart now torn.

Split between job and time
can't seem to save a dime.

Living check to check
a credit card wreck.

Loan upon loan
only a sigh and a moan.

Dirty diapers and cries
the American dream lies.

Hold my limp hand
tired legs can't stand.

Freezer meal junkie
laundry smells funky.

Sink full of dishes
and pot of gold wishes.

Tired husband, wife
feeling the stress and strife.

Nights provide a break
One day by a lake.

Giving up on some things
while the church bell rings.

No more, no more
my heart no longer tore.

Choose between job or time?
My love is above a dime.