Aother of your comedy sonnets, david - a good laugh. I wonder if Jesus Freak
has got in the OED yet?
SallyE
on 1/10/02 4:50 pm, David Anthony at [log in to unmask] wrote:
> Situation Vacant
>
> My cousins have a strong religious streak—
> teetotal Bible belters. I don’t like
> those Jesus freaks: the worst is Pastor Mike.
> To my surprise I heard from him last week.
> He wrote, “You’ve met my helper Pete, I think:
> I used to bring him with me when I went
> to spread the Word. The man was heaven-sent
> to demonstrate the ill effects of drink.
> He’d drool beside me in the Gospel Hall
> and urinate, then fall about the stage;
> or, turning to my flock in drunken rage,
> he’d stagger forth and vilify them all.
> He’s passed away, the poor pathetic slob;
> and so I’d like to offer you the job.”
>
> David Anthony
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