Intercessory Prayer and St. Francis of Assisi
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I tried to hide my hands but God was more
Manipulative than my ploy. He zapped
Around with holy beams. He loved the gore,
I guess. He thought that while my mind was rapt
In mystic trance that he could send His beam
Of laser light to wound me in my side.
Of course I tried to wriggle but His scheme
Was cleverer. He branded unwashed hide
Down there on feet as well. I tried to dance
And swirl too fast for Him to do his charm,
But no, no matter how my desperate prance
Could spin, He inflicted His holy harm.
..That’s how it is with gods. They have their way.
….They do what they want, despite what we pray.