Keith O.J. Hunt Poet Classicism

The Beggar In Misterjones

" ....They profess to know God, but by
their deeds they deny Him...."
                 ------Titus 1/16



The old cracked church sat sleeping atop the hill,
yawning spire and bell,
the quells of forgotten voices past,
echo 'ere of failed prophetic cadence,
not a shadow of a saint.....
nor new revelation felt,
its brick and mortar fell,
stone by stone

Yet lay a shadow 'neath it's gaze,
(emptied old soul he was)
brambles for smitten tongue,
he begged in whipping wind,
rain for the tear-felt laments above;
if only love ----
could wake the bones of dead men,
this day of nights

There came thunder,
mighty rumbling rolls,
stirring ancient stone,
jostling bell and peal ----
the zealots drift to shadow,
no more ----
(torrid tongue)
will lift spirits this day of nights

There came hope just before eve,
golden carriage from Mr. Jones' keep;
whom but his very wheel alone----
could feed every soul far as the eye could see,
but nay 
giving the lone beggar none his due,
passing him by for the church which sleeps....
(a bag of gold for yawning priest instead)
Nay,
the guilt of rich men has built this place


Written in 2012

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Dave Rhumour March 13, 2017 at 2:54 PM "Nay, the guilt of rich men has built this place" Indeed - a good ending to your fine poem - well said, Keith. Best wishes, Dave

Holly Bohto March 9, 2017 at 10:51 AM omg. I haven't been writing much poetry lately. something drew me today to read one of yours and I stumbled apon a beauty. thanks for that.

Richard Lamoureux March 7, 2017 at 9:02 AM You are a talented poet and the proof is before us! Well done my friend! Keith O.J. Hunt March 7, 2017 at 3:32 PM Thanks for the great honor Richard, and I'm well pleased you enjoyed so(!):-)

Robert Lindley March 6, 2017 at 12:03 PM This is truly mind-blowing great! Every aspect of this creation is in top of the top form my friend. Easily a super 10 and definitely a fav... Keith O.J. Hunt March 7, 2017 at 3:27 PM Many thanks Robert, I hoped you would like this old write of mine, glad you enjoyed(!):-)

Matthew Anish March 5, 2017 at 9:03 PM You used the title of a porn movie to good effect in this intriguing work. The last few lines drive "the fingernail into the heart". Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish Keith O.J. Hunt March 7, 2017 at 3:26 PM Thanks Matt, some things need to be said.:-)