God And Most Young People Poem by James McLain

We don't want to hear about what's
out of date and
out of style, the word has gotten out
you're not that smart
and sadly yes
you hate an honest open smile

We don't need to go
to church to do what's right
not like you, my friend's are nice
and they don't hate on you.

Though you are
in your thinking square, you are
our wise parents
We don't want to be raised like you
you were abused
you're bible said to never spare the rod
and so they beat on you.

Listen mom and Dad
I read the bible for one reason and it's not
the same as yours
I know you wish to grow and if I said to
open up your heart and
and eight track mind
to what we are and what it is we say
and please be kind
as you grow old just in case we do.