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Satan's Outcasts - Satire

Heaven offers tickets to any citizen Adhering to good behaviour, as Richard Sin washed virtuous shines richeous Permitted exclusive afterlife purchase Richard prided himself on his neat appearance Inside out Bible marked imbibed coherence Nourised by 7am museli, leaving home soon after Publisher for Eternal week days, on Sunday a pastor Sermon prepared carefully, time consumed him Pinnacle of Lord days pointed to duty resuming Shared redemption message with congregation Ensured wavering faith was infiltrated by elation Devoted volunteer, full schedule proportionate Monthly soup kitchen duty served less fortunate Ten pm delivery of left over to his Mother's house Widow nearing ninety, not readily able to get out Forsaken God fearer one fateful day struck down by hooligan during dawn walk in neighbourhood renowned for echoing homes, high hedge edges hide pedestrians Tyre tattooed road kill, dislodged by reckless heathan Bedside machines duly beeped his fragile existence Sacrifice of admired man to stagnant predicament! Moral loyalty, immaculately ironed, full dedication Could it be God had ordered his early eradication? Flatlined screen, pulse serene denotes one way entry To harp plucking, angel hosted, cloud palace heavenly Proclaimed as reward, rule abiders' final destination For the followers of God's word, a deserved salvation Picket fence of precious metal keeps the sinners out White ground expanse supports people equally touted As pray-ers, obeyers, having delayed gratification Burying bad tendancies for kingdom of imagination Cloud haven loungers hear filtered sound of festivity Scantily clad wilful tribal fire-side dancers devilish Grins closed only to kiss ridiculous Mother marijuana Eternity unconfirmed, turmultous tenure harnessed 27th June Satire Saturday Tongue in cheek contraversy needs no translation Manic imaginings account for all inclinations!

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Date: 6/27/2020 5:08:00 PM
I enjoyed your message here, Jasmine. Heaven is meant for the godly who do so many good works for others.
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