The cross and the switchblade

based on a book I read

The cross and the switchblade, what do they mean?
I wondered as I began
They meant he used to belong to a gang
Bad to the core
The son of a w***e
They called him the devil's son
Those were the lyrics to his song


He felt no peace, ever
Him and his boys were oh so clever
Causing mayhem everywhere they went,
Acting like they had no cares, no way to repent
Till one day he heard a skinny preacher man
Talking bout redemption from sin
If any one could reach him this man did
So away with the switchblade he bid.

Reviews

[An owl on the moon]

I've read the book as well.. powerful story of grace.. You convey the depth and power in such a vibrant way.. Thank you for sharing hope today.

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

fantastic rhythm~ I could almost hear the lilting Dusty Springfield vocal power with silk undertones singing this tonal poetic~

[Rosalind Dee]

amazing...

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

absolutely lovely...........and inspiring.......

[blob blob]

this is a great poem-and
you set the perfect mood
of hectic chaos...
I truly love this...:-)
"He felt no peace, ever
Him and his boys were oh so clever
Causing mayhem everywhere they went"
...great poetry!!!

J:)