The creak of an empty pew

inspired by this poem http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/LadyBacchus/1810708

The church listens
to the creak of the
empty pews
each Sunday.

Perhaps they
will soon
convert her
to another spa.

The reasons
for her being
were lost in
translation

from text
to pulpit
to bended
knee.

Author's Note

this poem isn't as good as the work that inspired it
http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/LadyBacchus/1810708

Reviews

[NeiL ArandA]

The purpose of church from New Testament to modern day believers has continuously evolve over the years. It solely once main role and purpose was to elevate Christ, edify its congregations and evangelize the community. That has change over time when its role and pulpit focus more on nickle and noses and increasing its converts numbers. Hence it became a haven of entertainers looking for someone to entertain than reform or transform.

You used very few words here KLG but the substance and train of thought were never lost.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for your kind words. I am in the midst of organizing and several more works will be added to this particular collection.

[emmajoy]

Faith is how and what one lives.. not the name or church of it. Faith is the holding of something dear and good, not written screeds or rules. Surely. Whether we like it or not, whether we agree or not, belief in Something or Someone better than Man is what keeps one's inner light shining - or whatever you like to call it. I come from an RC mother and an agnostic doctor father, went to convent school, have friends of just about every faith.. and love and respct that - tis really special to me.

Churches are what they are, influenced by their past when the Church was Master of the spirt. Now its a multi faced Goodness that opens the building door and lets in the congregation. In this desperate age maybe it has to be, needs to be. Perhaps?

Have done it again, spewed forth and said little or nothing about your and your friend's posts.. but perhaps my excuse is that you've both inspired opinion and that's what matters... Perhaps?

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks, you are an interesting person to get to know.

[Inject Positivity]

Religion is the way to find answers to those questions which human being seek for their soul and life... But the views of religion have changed for some people who use it for their own purpose, I really like what you said here... The way handful of people using religion for bad purposes, one day it might end the truth and greatness of religion... Such a true write... Very well done...

Sincerely
Dhiman

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for reading and reviewing. I shall get back to reviewing once I finish my organizing.

[??????]

I think it's a good write and very truthful at that.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you very much.

[??????]

Your very welcome:)

[Terpsichore]

Interesting when one looks up the dictionary definition of the many and varied types of religion in this world; then at the word christian; which stands alone as being defined as more than simply a religion.

I am of a mind that whatever their faith, good people will always act in a kind and christian manner to others, and I thus decry religion and instead promote decency and respect for all of humankind. At least It would be a start!

As for those empty pews, for so many today they are little more than an arcane irrelevance.


T

[Lyn Anderson]

I wish I felt like humanity was moving toward something better. However, the church of me me gimme gimme fat shamers and bullies out there in cyberspace indicate to me that the new "religion" is not one I'd like to join. Thanks for popping in. I do hope you check out the poem that inspired it if you have not already.

[Paul Bell]

Not very religious myself, quite like empty churches though. Sort of like other people going to church, maybe just to inspire me to go. You are right, Churches do seem to become discos and such. But I suppose in a way, it's god way of getting through to the young.

[Lyn Anderson]

Interesting perspective. I am not religious either, but had a religious upbringing and appreciate certain aspects of the faith -- and getting together with family. Thank you for reviewing.

[Beccy]

I have just read 'bricks' at the same time as this. Both poems are quite moving and hold a truth that is so often disguised behind the man made add on engineering; that in my view, holds no purpose other than to further the ambition and influence of the various religions and their leaders in this divided world.

Simple faith is the key.

Beccy.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you Beccy. Sounds like you have a poem of your own in that thought.:)

[Einstein Noodle]

opening verse says so very much ...i can hear, see and smell the scene in a flash .. i think you are very smart with personifications of the "Church" ...its all about translation for sure ... well done says i!
E.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you my dear. It was all inspired by the very clever poem Bricks by Bacchus. I do believe we humans seek answers in religion. Religion does not have to be bad, but unfortunately, many of the people who practice religion do so for the wrong reasons, and with personal gain in mind.

[Einstein Noodle]

yes ... the easy road is...well...easy .. and it messes us up all the time ... enjoyed the biting conviction found in "Bricks" ... so true! :(

[Einstein Noodle]

clarification ..the road is wide and easy to destruction ... many there are who find it .. as opposed to the narrow way ... :}

[Baby Ricochet]

I' m a filthy pagan so this is my kind of thing. Good one KL

[Lyn Anderson]

You make that sound so normal. Thanks.

[Ted Kniffen]

I like this KL. As a church going Baptist who was once an agnostic I can appreciate this. Check out a song by Bobby Darin from the sixties called 'Sunday"

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. I hope you check out the write that inspired it.