Jumpin' Jehovah

they left on their own after they came to see me I never get board with their sort of theology I just talked about what floats my boat and tried to get at the root of what they might try to tote. So when they saw my knowledge of my God - that was my news, it was them worried about having to walk in my own shoes ::smiles:: What a pain those people are huh? Nice nice Shaz, Mark "I would rather die believing there is a God and discover there is not than die believing there is not and find out that there is" LOL A woman friend told me that one. Man thinks this.

I am a christian and have had arguments with them. Then I put up my American Flag and they only came once more. They told me they wouldn't be coming back and I said fine, suits me but why? They said we don't believe in that flag as it has done nothing for us. Only God can. I said, well, let me put it this way. Because of that flag you are able to walk the streets bothering people who doesn't want to be bothered. THAT is what it has done for you. They have not returned since. They went once to my friends house. He has a beard also. He told them I can't listen, I am Jewish. They left. Again they returned, he said, I can't, I am muslim. They left him alone. I have to say that as for me, I have to agree with Mark on the God thing, but I also respect your right to not believe and will not say anything bad about it. I enjoyed the poem and it was a very good read. It had a great rhythm to it and that is always good. Well done. Respectfully, Rett: "Life is like a beach. Salty, gritty, somewhat fishy and at other times, downright crabby" Rett: 2008

They've come to my home several times. I've always had pleasant conversations with them. They've never been rude or argumentative. altruistic: all heart, benevolent, big*, big-hearted*, bleeding heart*, charitable, considerate, generous, good, good scout, human, humane, humanitarian, kind, magnanimous, openhanded, philanthropic, Robin Hood, self-sacrificing... ? Trying to understand how this word fits with this write, other than the rhyme. ~K~

Next time, if they come during the winter, as them to help you decorate the Christmas tree. They'll be out of there right quick! I agree wholeheartedly with Rett - though I have some deeper seated prejudices against them and Mormons. Your statement about being judged for how you lived instead of how many hail Marys you said - very very logical. If heaven is a place where I do indeed have to pay monetary admission to (tithing) and have to say 2,394,614 hail Marys before I die, before I can gain entry - well then I'd rather not go.... I hope that the Catholics are wrong. ~Jess K. ---------------------------------------------------- -"When there's no good answers, and no new questions. Another personal disaster, there's nowhere to go but down..." - Gin Blossoms

Nothing was forced and it had great rhythm; and gave me a chuckle. I usually let them walk all the way to my front door, then I politely tell them I'm not interested in what they have to say, and that they have 5 minutes before I let the dogs out. Thanks for sharing, Tom http://www.neopoet.com/node/12548

They come and they go John, I usually end up asking them why they let someone die for the sake of a little blood, but that is their belief and I honour that as they, as Rett says are free to be free. Did you know John & Rett, the ones that really give me some time, is the Mormons, after centuries of sending out missionaries to all corners of the earth, being whatever in the name of which ever King or Queen we had, they now send those missionaries to the UK, one good thing they taught me to make Pop Corn for my kids LOL. Bad thing I love the Pop corn that has a caramel finish but that was too much for them. You all Keep writing and Enjoy just being, The poem was a good read thanks. (Nearly forgot to say) Yours Ian.T

liked your poem... it is about me actually... I do try not to step on toes with my non-beliefs, but at times just that is offensive to some... oh well. enjoyed your poem Richard