The Dictator and the Church

by John Grey / July 3rd, 2022

The church leaders
were polite but concerned.
But they seemed delighted
when I gave them my assurances
that I would not interfere
with their rituals, their beliefs.
It was not my intention
to tell people how to pray.

In the face of the tactful iron fist,
religion is always the first to crumble.
Especially when I promised to attend
the occasional service.

God, the father.
God, the son.
God, the holy ghost.
And now God, the unwitting accomplice.

John Grey is an Australian poet, US resident, recently published in New World Writing, North Dakota Quarterly and Dissident Voice. Latest books, ”Between Two Fires”, “Covert” and “Memory Outside The Head” are available through Amazon. Work upcoming in California Quarterly, Birmingham Arts Journal, La Presa and Shot Glass Journal. Read other articles by John.

This article was posted on Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 at 8:02am and is filed under Poetry.