Holier Than Thou

Holier than thou 

Not giv’n to pray, they were grey monks ‘Mid the holy band, ole’ Father John Who was a gansta and wanksta, Held command with some merry wives That were healed of un-upright-nesses Of them was Johanna selle her belle chose And walke as fresh as is a red rose. Many ministered unto him their substance. Such was then pious lusty man of this crowd This monk possess’d such wond’rous pow’r To rub out the sin that Satan chalk’d upon And gave fresh license to start afresh. Near, in a farm house liv’d this gay dame Quite clever in throwing a spanner in works Father John sought the cell ev’ry week Once a thump at the door, the husband came Who was dodgy and a nutter Punished the father with his thick stick. Till he confessed "no he’d play the priest".
+++ August 24, 2014 Form: Free Verse
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Meier-Hans Avatar
August 28, 2014 at 12:36 PM
Congratulations on your win. Well written.
Mister Roboto Avatar
August 26, 2014 at 11:14 PM
congrats
Chutani Avatar
August 26, 2014 at 5:51 PM
Dr. Ram, I continue to admire your ability to mould such themes into masterpieces, as ever. congrats for top win and I continue to be in awe of your prolific pen. Mohan
Richards Avatar
August 26, 2014 at 3:45 PM
Your poem exudes a better dialog than mine.....and is much more dignified indeed !! Mine is a bit embarrassing, to say the least. Well done, Dr. Ram !
Johnson Avatar
August 26, 2014 at 3:41 PM
Congratulations on this which for me was a very hard contest. Nice no. 1. Love, Joyce
Sietesantos Avatar
August 26, 2014 at 1:31 PM
Hi Dr. Ram, congratulations on a well-deserved top placement in this contest! Enjoyed reading this fun piece! Pandita
Allison Avatar
August 26, 2014 at 1:04 PM
many congratulations on your win Dr Mehta:-) Hugs Jan xx
A. Sharma Avatar
August 26, 2014 at 11:08 AM
And back again wid huge congrats on ur top place win Dr Ram!
Walker  Avatar
August 26, 2014 at 10:14 AM
A excellent write Dr. Ram and therefore, you are 1st place in the Ebonics Contest. Such creativity could not be overlooked... Verlena S. Walker
Mehta Avatar
August 26, 2014 at 10:28 AM
Thanks for the appreciation of my poem, Verlena
A. Sharma Avatar
August 24, 2014 at 2:06 AM
Deep thoughtful write Dr Ram!
Human Avatar
August 24, 2014 at 12:50 AM
I like it. Some very deep tones with light touches. I enjoy the "olde" from with the contemporary language :)
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