The Old Drummer's Incessant Drumming
His handle's Nick, Old Nick. Unwary gents
And ladies reap the tares he sows and eat
Their deadly grain. They pay their hard-earned pence
For pleasures false and hopes profane. 'Tis sweet.
For each seductive ware he substitutes
A foul delusion hid up perfumed sleeves.
Nick's jolly lollipops are sticky toots
He trumpets artfully as he deceives.
He's generously proffered full-text ease,
Not context stuffy tomes provide. His hol-
Low platitudes ring true, deaf ears to please,
While soporific fairy tales enthrall.
Who dote as well on sugar-coated lies
As soothing flaccid prayers--those cupboards bare--
Let louche caresses pass for sin's demise.
Thus such as these are guests within his lair.
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19 comments:
Good for you! So glad you are posting poems these days. Now this one takes some thought, and I shall be reading it again and again.
Well crafted, in my view. I picked up on your distaste for the full-text lessons, I think. Anyway, a fascinating poem.
Hi there,
A most interesting offering, this. Bears some thinking about, which I will do later, and of course, come back to this to get the fuller meaning in it.
Thanks for posting,
I like this poem a lot, and it seems to me you must be quite well-read in good poetry.
my checking your website each day has paid off. A nice poem, and just makes me think you must be someone who teaches creative writing. You write very well.
Not only do you write prose beautifully; you express your thoughts quite well in poetry.
Enjoyed reading this...
I'm impressed with the way you write (and think), but don't think this one would make the Sentinel or Journal. How could they edit it?
You are so original in your thinking and writing. A pleasure to read your words, sir (or madam) whichever it turns out to be, when you disclose your identity to your many readers.
Thanks for a most interesting poem. Couldn't help thinking about how our Leader would react. I do believe she'd find it thought-provoking, worth a second read.
Aren't you something! Prose and poetry. Glad you are sharing your considerable talent with the world.
You do have an interesting mentality which makes me look for your latest blog post most days. Not quite sure how I'd describe this poem, but I do think it has merit. I write a little myself. (Not as good as you, though.)
Good poem, catchy title.
Keep 'em coming!
I'd say you have Old Nick's number. Bully for you, denouncing evil's wiles. Your Master would applaud.
As I read your excellent poem, blogger, couldn't help thinking that many politicians and celebrities ought to read your next to the last line!
Thanks for posting,
I have an idea. Why don't you post your poems on another site somewhere? THis way you can take credit for your talent, and still be mum about who you are on this website.
Enjoyed this poem, and look forward to more from a most intelligent, able poet.
(Like your prose, too)
A very well-written poem, in my opinion. Do keep giving us poetry in your original way (for a Christian Scientist, that is.)
Good poem. Enjoyed reading.
Do some more.
So you've into poetry now! I think this is exciting. Haven't visited your website lately and glad to read your latest.
Such good writing.
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