INEQUALITY BY TWO
(The second in 575 senryu format)
In promoting equality’s fight
a programme of music and song
included a hot gospel choir
with not a white face in sight.
Small ‘a’ – atheists
But upper case ‘C’ - Christians
Inequality
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Author:
Michael Edwards (
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Since I have given up on christianity I always use a lower case c.
Aah, back to the original art style that I know, lovely picture Michael and love the way that you have created the brickwork on the wall.
Andy
Thanks Andy - the painting led to two more commissions currentlt under way.
Good writes and pic M.
You been round our way? There's a church like that with a wall about 5 miles from us.
Erm, the 'C' is for the name of a person, Christ. The 'a' does not refer to any particular person. That's my reason - or excuse?!
Cheers O
somehow, despite all this progressive mindsets of modernity
there is an undeniable legacy of unifying tranquil solace
within empty church buildings
that sadly, those who utilise them: tend to ignore...
a tranquillity captured ever-so subtly in your artwork, I feel Michael
a great offering on a bright sunny morning, grounding
that tinge of instinctive delusional euphoria that invades
at a mere hopeful glimpse of vitamin D, nurturing
You put it so succinctly my friend.
Go for it Michael. I'll wear the 'a' I think, so long as it isn't banned - then I would have trouble with the labels 'atheist' and 'agnostic' which I firmly wear myself... (As an aside here I would offer that the 'C' in this context has been attached to those who believe that jc is the son of that big bloke allegedly in the sky, so deserves downgrading, while the 'a' will always belong with those who suggest that he was a political figure, possibly a political activist and freedom fighter).
I'd just like to add - a good write and great picture...
I'm with you Dave - tis a subject which will always rage.
Equality being a two edged sword.
Like OAP , I am a little unsure what you mean... then I slap myself and remind me that a poem should not mean, but be.
I've just responded to Bill (OAP) which I hope answers the point - cheers J.
Hmmm... do I really want to spoil the mystery?
No probably not. lol
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