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

[Alfred Kukitz]

Maybe so but I find this powerful. A great write!

Regards,
Al

[Lyn Anderson]

thank you dear. I do hope you check out Bacchus, whose poem Bricks inspired me.

[Alfred Kukitz]

I did. Awesome.............

[Bacchus]

wow- so cool.
i'm honored
this is so good.

[Lyn Anderson]

You inspired me. Thanks.

[Papaya]

I must read the lady's poem, however I do like yours.
I keep hearing that attendance in church is declining and while I do respect people's faith and right to religion, as an atheist I couldn't be happier to see some of these divisions slowly dissolving. No secret that religion creates conflict and divides people.

[Lyn Anderson]

I am a bit of a fence sitter myself. To me, agnosticism is a more comfortable niche. There I can still attend church with my family, and find comfort in the good parts, and the ritual. Also, like vegans, Atheists themselves are often preachy and religious. (Not you, of course) but many can take it that step into "my way or the highway" no different than devouts of any faith. It is not religion itself that is bad, but the way it is practiced by many. If we were all sort of "if there is something more I will meet it when I get there, and in the interim love my fellow humans", then we'd all be better off.

[Papaya]

I only go to church when I have to but I have enjoyed going. I like the mesh of community and family. Like a place to meet, connect and reflect.