Ph: Faith: An Idiot's Guide To Prostitution Poem by Brian Johnston
Ph: Faith: An Idiot's Guide To Prostitution
Do you prove you're a whore or more sell yourself short
When you say, "I'm a Christian! I'm Right! I am SAVED! "
Is there 'FAITH' in this statement? Don't whores know they sin?
Don't most alcohol addicts confess they're not strong
In themselves? Who brags that days sober proves win?
Is forgiveness of self more a drug that you snort?
Is there any sin worse than unwarranted pride?
Are you confident sin can exist that's not yours?
Friend, to know that you sin is your first baby schlep
Toward pure Grace and the magical, mystery tours
That humility shows us; it's part of the prep
For an act in the big tent, not show on the side!
You're a whore, and you know it? That's step up for some!
But to see I still sin does not mean I resign
From all hope. We can shine yet! The Grace that we give
Shows connection to Christ, though in sin we still pine
For what's certain. In "FAITH, " in Christ's death, let me live
And give bearhugs to 'Johns' who think I'm one that's dumb!
Brian Johnston
12th of October in 2019
3 – " The Grace that we give" " give" OR " get" ? Grace: 1 simple elegance or refinement of movement. 2 courteous goodwill. Maybe reaching too much [for the poem's good] for rhymes? ? bri :)
The Grace that I speak of here Bri, is not the fact that I humorously respond to your comments, that could be ego, but the fact that fact that knowing you well as well as I do, I still hope for your future! Ha! Keep smiling!
2 – " schlep" ? ? " noun noun: schlep; plural noun: schleps; noun: schlepp; plural noun: schlepps 1. a tedious or difficult journey. 2. another term for schlepper." are you showing off your vast vocabulary? JUST USE STEP!
More an acknowledgement of the positive impact of Jewish Culture on the world!
1 – I've been lookin' for a Guide for ages. i mean a guide to guide me to 'em! ! Just my luck, I AM an idiot! whores " SIN" ? that's news to me. could i be charged as an accomplice if i use one? ? what's the difference between " UNWARRENTED" and warranted pride? ? i stay clear of both, to be safe.
Warrented pride is an " oxymoron" perhaps? Unwarrented pride is my joy in your questions! If my goal is to serve others perhaps being a prostitute (or even an accomplice to a prostitute?) is not all bad?
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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5/5/2024 1:20:52 AM # 1.0.0.1119
Really an insightful rendition set aside for honest reflection. Thanks for sharing, Brian.