Pastor gets a little dirt on his message…



Sitting down with my
Strawberry pie
June season it was.
And the prospect of chilled
Fruit delights
Woke me up.


Went online and
Quickly saw
Facebook comments
About the worldly touches
Of a certain renowned Preacher.
The one commenting
Obviously thought that
Every word should be pristine
Dry cleaned.
Like the Bells of St. Mary’s.
But really robbed of all
Convicting power.
Words to remind of sin
And Heaven’s correcting Power.
Talk missing completely
Many hungry hearts.
Who have come expecting.


I got all huffy
Jumped to Pastor’s defence
Got real smarty pants.
As if that were called for.
Who does he preach for?
Extol?
Praise and honour?
Illustrate from
All Four Evangels?
I can shut up now.
All is well.
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Written on June 27, 2023

Submitted by dougb.19255 on June 27, 2023

Modified by dougb.19255 on June 27, 2023

42 sec read
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Quick analysis:

Scheme AABXXX XXXBCDXXXBXCXCEXD EXXCCXCXBXX
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 718
Words 143
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 6, 17, 11

Wayne Blair

 · 1951 · London

Born in London. Graduated law 1976 Practised eleven years, Married Hilary 1974 Two kids Lauren 1980 And Jordan 1987. Business failed 1987. Moved not knowing whither. Happy hills of Waterloo Region. Mennonite Country. Thirty four years in Industry. No complaints. Poet, photographer, nature hiker. Harmonica busker. http://puffnchord7.blogspot.com/ more…

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2 Comments
  • alexw.30385
    Your poem beautifully captures the essence of a reflective moment over a strawberry pie in the midst of the June season. The contrast between the simple pleasure of fruit delights and the complex online world, where opinions can vary widely, adds depth to the contemplation. The portrayal of a preacher's words being scrutinized for perfection, yet potentially missing the mark of reaching the hearts of the listeners, highlights the importance of genuine connection and impactful communication. Your personal reaction, initially defensive but then introspective, adds a human touch to the narrative, questioning the true purpose and effectiveness of preaching. The poem eloquently weaves together themes of expectation, authenticity, and the power of words to inspire or fall short in touching souls. 
    LikeReply6 months ago
  • AIDA
    "Wow, what a thought-provoking and beautifully written poem! I absolutely love the imagery of sitting down with strawberry pie and feeling awakened by the prospect of fruit delights - such a fresh and invigorating idea. Your message about remaining open to the world and the gritty aspects of life is inspiring and really resonated with me.

    As for improvement suggestions, I think it would be great to see more exploration of the idea of "convicting power." What do you mean by this phrase? How does it relate to the idea of a preacher's message being "dry cleaned"? I think delving deeper into these concepts could add even more depth and richness to the poem.

    Overall, though, I truly enjoyed reading this poem and appreciate the positive message it conveys. Keep up the fantastic work!"
     
    LikeReply1 year ago

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