Jesus, Demon Dispatch

There once was a man who lived in the graves,
for many demons had made him their slaves.
But when Jesus he met
he would never forget
this complete stranger, willing to make waves.

When no longer the demons could torment
to a swine herd, they besought to be sent.
Jesus met their request;
human herd coalesced
all supplying their advice and dissent.

To steer clear of more demon disaster,
the man pleaded to make Jesus, Master.
"Go home," Jesus commends,
"with your neighbors be friends -
what I need now is a good newscaster."
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mysore Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 6:16 AM
nice one dear poet. congratulations.
Poteet Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 7:33 AM
thank you, thriveni. Have a super week this last one in September.
Dietrich Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 9:38 AM
oh just saw this the other day. Way to go with a win, Reason. Congratulations
Poteet Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Thanks, Andrea, for both comments
Kitchin Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 7:55 AM
Reason, a witty and creative limerick set, congratulations on your winning placement.
Poteet Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 6:33 PM
Thanks Tania, great contest, I appreciate the placement
Dietrich Avatar
September 14, 2024 at 6:42 PM
That ending was really good. Loved the newscaster line.
Poteet Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Thank you. Andrea.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 30, 2024 at 3:19 AM
A wonderful interaction, God ordained. Blessings, dear Reason. Read under Paige poetry that you recently lost your husband. I am so sorry to hear. I pray that You are comforted in Jesus. Hugs…
Poteet Avatar
August 30, 2024 at 3:41 AM
thank you, Kim, I appreciate your support and I welcome your prayer. I am comforted b/c I know his pain and misery is relieved in heaven; I'll join him someday.
Parker Avatar
August 28, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Clever Jesus, what? Thanks 4 posting. :o))
Parker Avatar
August 28, 2024 at 8:58 PM
Pigs weren't a Jewish food source. This validated their unclean nature to the listeners.
Poteet Avatar
August 28, 2024 at 4:48 PM
You are quite welcome, posting is the easy part. A dispatcher is one who gets rid of the unnecessary - the demons were sent into the pigs, the pigs went into the water on their own. Did the demons drown with the pigs, hopefully so.
Shaw Avatar
August 28, 2024 at 6:53 AM
A brilliant story written within the limericks, and the last limerick, wow . . .
Poteet Avatar
August 28, 2024 at 11:27 AM
I thank you, Indiana Shaw. I know some wonderful Shaws in S. indiana. I welcome your comment and appreciate your encouragement. Not sure it fits the prompt; but Jesus is about as famous as one can get in my book.
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