Imperfect

The Bible says we are all made in God's image,
in every way we're a match,
so why can't I reach part of my shoulder blades
from above or below for a scratch?
The Good Lord resides in the Heavens above,
perfection, where nothing can fail,
so why can't I lift my foot up far enough
on my other leg to clip my nails?
 God is immaculate, he stands incorrupt,
in all aspects nothing he lacks,
so why is my fingertip just that bit short
when I'm clearing my earhole of wax?
Is it because Adam and Eve were perfect until
they disobeyed God and they sinned,
and everyone born after that had their faults,
the original model God binned?
And that is why though we are all sinners now
because of the choices they made,
the Good Lord had mercy, invented the spoon
so that I can reach my shoulder blade.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Imtiaz Avatar
February 24, 2018 at 10:43 PM
Hi Viv..........if some one does not believe in God, your poem is enough to make him believe in Him. If we are perfect then do we need God....you are absolutely true...... Thanks
Gauthier Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 9:07 PM
Those are very deep thoughts, Viv. Your wit will get you far in life, or at least ensure a sufficient spoon collection. LOL
Wigley Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 11:10 PM
Thanks, Line, I do indeed have a fine collection of spoons. regards, Viv
Gentry Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 8:05 PM
Lolol! Fun to read. Love your humor.
Wigley Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 11:10 PM
Thanks, Suzy G, hope you're well. Viv x
Dietrich Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 6:54 PM
I sure love the mercy part at the end. Lord have mercy, this one rocks!
Wigley Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 11:11 PM
Thanks, Andrea. My good lady uses a knitting needle. Ouch! Viv x
Callus Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 12:31 PM
A round of applause for you witty humour, Viv:) I've heard that with the passing of years, even the spoon becomes obsolete! ~ Regards // paul
Wigley Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 11:11 PM
Thanks, Paul. Indeed, as we age, the spoon gets longer :) . Regards, Viv
Lamoureux Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 10:50 AM
Ha ha, this is beyond fun. You have tapped into your heavely perfection.
Wigley Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 11:12 PM
Thanks, Richard. Keep on scratching! Regards, Viv
Roper Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 9:42 AM
I love this wonderful witty verse. Everything might had been perfect at one time, but we would look like monkeys with long arms :) . The clipping of nails is another story we are getting old and cannot flex like we use tooooooooo .. Hugs Eve ~`*
Wigley Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 11:13 PM
Eve, I like the idea of long arms- it takes me an age to straighten up after tying my laces :( . Thanks for dropping by. Viv x
Hoffman Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 8:30 AM
Lol, made me laugh out loud Viv…thank God for spoons! Love the wit in this biblical fun write!~Che :)
Wigley Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 11:14 PM
Thanks, Cheryl, yes, everything has other uses- spoons open paint tins, too x
One Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 7:26 AM
Excellent wit my friend...
Wigley Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 11:14 PM
Thanks, Silent One, I do enjoy my occasional bouts of off beat buffoonery. regards, Viv
Tor Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 1:23 AM
Viv a wonderfully refreshing piece that put a smile on my face this morning. Thank you for such a write.
Wigley Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 1:34 AM
Thanks, Michael, sorry I didn't reply immediately, I was trying to reach an itch. Glad you enjoyed it. Regards, Viv
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