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From Amos to America
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Amos, the Old Testament prophet was a biblical character pointing out injustice. John, the Revelator did the same. Neither were men predicting the future.
From Amos to America Word came down To the cows of Bashen Fat cows Screaming demons And whine Led away with Fishhooks Fishhooks in their mouths Oppression, obsession Against the needy poor Just another break in the wall Turning pink as they fall Downward Spiraling down Over the cliffs Into the arms of Harmon People happy People dance Revenge at God’s right hand A-team soldiers in the faraway sand God is on our side We are good and They are not Holy pride and arrogance Batman! Holyland security and lust! Out of the sky screams The Mighty Eagle Talons spread and sharp Beak hooked and pointed No longer freedom’s symbol Eating the flesh at the banquet The Great Supper of God. © 2010 Dayvid Graybill With a little help from Amos and John the Revelator

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Reviews of "From Amos to America"

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors

Reviewed on June 13, 2010

You must have had something extra in your corn flakes this morning. Amusing multimedia prophesy. Patrick

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on June 12, 2010

well written-thought provoking!

Reviewed by J'nia Fowler

Reviewed on June 12, 2010

Chilling. Well done. J'nia <> <

Reviewed by D Johnson

Reviewed on June 12, 2010

They may not be predictors (Amos & John) but it seems they could take their act on the road. Nice prophetic writing.

Cheers,
Dan

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

Reviewed on June 12, 2010

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

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