Congregation: A Gathering

Congregation: A Gathering

A Poem by Pen Draggin'

I say to myself:
     I can be Godly for him.
Some people say that I already am.
Come then, Gentlemen, let me be
your religion or philosophy, I'll gladly take
you on your knees.
Atop this soapbox (or two
     or three) I preach things:
of unity and practicality, self-medicating,
passion, faith in only man, and praise.
You all seek my consul, my judgment, and aid;
I am confounded but still accustomed.
I have shoulders built
     to bare this burden.
From it shall arise a church,
for what failure has become of
us, that has enveloped us, encompassed us,
and embodied us.
Ascendant in all human matters,
     aethereal in image and reason,
I include myself amongst my peers
but am no prophet. Seeking pure worship
when walking with the gathering masses. Truly
a Deity as previously proclaimed.
According to the polls
     I'm taking on followers
and new believers. Be forewarned,
we are a dinghy
with a gaping fist-punch
through the hull.

© 2010 Pen Draggin'


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I love this!

Very cheeky savvy rumination on God and humans and what is indeed praise-worthy. You hit on why I favor aware writing itself as scripture, as all-inclusive genre, hence my ScriptureX.1 interlocking absurdist parable book.

"According to the polls/I'm taking on followers/and new believers. Be forewarned,/we are a dinghy/with a gaping fist-punch/through the hull."

There is more wisdom in those lines than centuries of musty texts, pious monumentalizations, politicized book burnings -- indeed even the secular religion of corporate capitalism. Counterfeit f*****g world.

Crazy-wise and cool.


Posted 14 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.




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i love the title of this poem.
(i know i may over analise this)
But?
the allegorical 4 line verses between the 2 line refrains-
really seems to show your stuck between (not spirituality)
-but the silly hypicytical/frustrating organized religous?
?I think? (lol's timidly :))--
~so yell at me if i'm wrong :-)
-never the less u express yourself well-
(even if i did miss the concept of this poem)
-besides your talent is impressive-
(even though my critique may be misguided)
~truly though 'tis a supreme poem my friend!!! :)


Posted 13 Years Ago


An interesting idea But the thought of blind faith leading sighted people makes me think a man is accepted by the church for what he believes Yet expelled for what he knows!
Good write

Posted 14 Years Ago


That was an awesome poem and it will go in my fav's. What made you write such a wonderful poem prey tell......smiles.

I wouldn't follow your shadows to closely. Send me more this was great!!!

Kelley

Posted 14 Years Ago


At first I was like what? Then the second to last stanza completely brought it together! You did a nice job I think it's well expressed on a truly deeper level of something the world has forgotten! Nice job!

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I love this, puts into a harsh perspective the lunacy of mass religious belief.
great poem :)

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I love this!

Very cheeky savvy rumination on God and humans and what is indeed praise-worthy. You hit on why I favor aware writing itself as scripture, as all-inclusive genre, hence my ScriptureX.1 interlocking absurdist parable book.

"According to the polls/I'm taking on followers/and new believers. Be forewarned,/we are a dinghy/with a gaping fist-punch/through the hull."

There is more wisdom in those lines than centuries of musty texts, pious monumentalizations, politicized book burnings -- indeed even the secular religion of corporate capitalism. Counterfeit f*****g world.

Crazy-wise and cool.


Posted 14 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Cheez and rice, joseph and mary, this was fresh and fab.

This is some terrific writing, going in my faves.

Job well done!
Antonio :)


Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Wow......that was amazing. You sound very well informed on this stuff!

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

"Ascendant in all human matters,
a ethereal in image and reason,"

...GOD!!!--this is so surreal!!!
{U R Awesome!!!}

"Atop this soapbox (or two
or three) I preach things:

of unity and practicality, self-medicating,
passion, faith in only man, and praise"

...A Truly Magical Poem---I Love It!!!

james:-)

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Good choice love.

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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Pen Draggin'
Pen Draggin'

Portland, OR



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Hi! I'm Kelsey, I'm 22 years old with a passion for poetry. I write because it is innate and, quite simply, I'm pretty f*****g good at it. I love the rain. I will always belong to the Northwest. I sa.. more..

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