Prayer For The Vorpal Sword

A boy and his wish for a sword to fight evil.

Prayer For The Vorpal Sword

Dear God, May all cardinals be red

May the pope be Catholic

Bless bishops and their pointy heads

May their coffee come in cups

Filled to the brim with liquid

Caffeine free until Thy kingdom comes

Until the end of time or sooner

May Thy will be done, Amen

Dear God, keep us free from sin

From Kardasians,(perhaps a skin disease?)

Please protect us from the sleazy

From carbonated drinks with bubbles

And all other troubles as seen on TV

If it be your will dear Lord

May I have a Vorpal sword

The one that goes snicker-snack

To slay the evil dragon Jabberwocky

Dead or even deader than that

For ever and ever more, Amen

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

i feel this .. great bits of sarcasm and social commentary .. The Catholic Church can stand some I think .. the little boys' perspective is inspiring .. how incredible it would be if we could wield that mighty blade and strike evil .. cleave its blackened neck .. one of my favorite images when it seems there is just too much evil in our world ... is the one of Mary, crushing the head of the serpent beneath her foot. Her God given purity impossible for evil to even gaze upon it ... your poem inspires me this morning Earl .. i really like how you have made it a boys dream of slaying the dragon ... rescuing the Damsel (if i may add that) ;)
E.

[Earl Schumacker]

Hi E.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. I am a product of Catholicism. I went to Catholic school. I think I turned out very good and very happy . To tell you the truth, the nuns and priests were very strict but they were noble, Godly and fare. I enjoy playing the Zelda video games. Link, (the hero) uses his master sword to save the princess. It is very intense. Lots of monsters, puzzles and adventures. Earl

[Einstein Noodle]

Well ... I like to think I turned out ok too, Earl. Yes .. it is a strict upbringing in the Catholic Church in those days ... when I hit the 5th grade I missed the value of discipline and Faith and took the rebellious road .. lots has changed in the Church these days, I think. For the better.