I'm ready, Mr. Shrub
Ready to pledge
My very specific
Allegiance
Monday-
...one nation under Aaman Ra
Tuesday-
...one nation under Zoroaster
Wednesday-
...one nation under Aphrodite
Thursday-
...one nation under Zeus
Friday-
...one nation under Ba'al
Saturday-
...one nation under Shiva
Sunday-
...one nation under Me
Because my money
Reads
"In Mammon I Trust"
And I trust no one
Save me.
I don't object to saying "under God" although I remember when those words weren't there. I just want to be more specific. Whose God am I under?
(This one got lost in the shuffle and I would feel horrible if I lost the opportunity to annoy other poets.)
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Reviewed by C. Gourlay (Reader)
Reviewed on November 27, 2002
In the profound words of Austin Powers 'yeah baby, yeah'. In Candy We Trust (and she's not even an American). This rocks.
Under Who? Yep, I am with you here (though not under you!)
"I thank whatever gods may be for my unconquerable soul." - Invictus -
William Ernest Henley (memorized in third grade and used as my mantra for
the rest of my life.)
love the pic...heeheehee...zoomie! stop laughing at your commander in chief! *sorry sir can't help it*) *grins* i believe in God...but am not offended. this is how you believe, and you're courageous to speak your mind. i stand and salute you, roger, and rate this an 11 +++! EXCELLENT write! (((HUGS))) and love, zoomie. :)
Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on October 18, 2002
I'll save you, Rog.. Instead of money, you can 'spend time' or 'spend-thrift' or 'spend-down'.. you can trust me.. and you can take that to the bank! (grin) katy. xox
Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on October 18, 2002
Not annoyed at all; sometimes I wonder what nation more than what God. Sorry about those stilletto scars.
Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on October 17, 2002
Roger,
the pic is so awesomne......
And this write is very creative and good.
I love it..
Peggy
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"I thank whatever gods may be for my unconquerable soul." - Invictus -
William Ernest Henley (memorized in third grade and used as my mantra for
the rest of my life.)
the pic is so awesomne......
And this write is very creative and good.
I love it..
Peggy
(just kidding - I agree)