Bases Covered

I've got a Bobble Head Buddha
That nods on the dash
Some guy named Gideon
Whose Bible rides in the back

Rainbow covered Rosary beads
Hang from my mirror with ease
I've got all the bases covered
As pretty as you please

Have my cassette of Hindu chants
Where I hum along
Shaved my head for Hare Krishna
In case I get it wrong

Holy water in my reservoir
So when my windshield wipers wipe
I have that added protection
Never knowing what might

A Yarmulke from a Bar Mitzvah
In the seat next to me
With a case of Watchtower in the floorboard
I pass out for free

No cigarettes or coffee
Like a good Latter Day Saint
In case Jesus comes back a third time
Who's to say that he ain't

With all my bases covered 
I feel pretty safe
Guess I can now crank the engine
And start out my day


I'm a firm believer in Jesus Christ (who's only come once but will return) and his saving grace.
I just watch some people these days bounce around from whatever religion makes them feel good and this little ditty came to mind. Each of us have a hole in our hearts only the true God can fill. If you're not satisfied with where you're at, that right there is the problem. Don't rely on man to tell you who God is...let God do that.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 12/11/2016 8:47:00 AM
Wonderful thought provoking little ditty Mike!:)
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Date: 12/11/2016 6:26:00 AM
This poem made me smile Mike and I know exactly what you mean; some people treat faith as the flavor of the month, never really knowing God. PS: I was raised in a Catholic home but have since moved to Buddhism (30 years ago).
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Date: 12/11/2016 6:24:00 AM
Another great one Mike! :) and I loved what you wrote beneath the poem also. So true. Thanks for sharing.
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