The Ultimate Paradox
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(Ecclesiastes 2:1-3; 12:13-14). If you're not making a difference with Him and for Him, you're not really making any difference at all - especially a difference that lasts.
"Have you seen the Ultimate Paradox,
The popular movie show?
The movie is playing everywhere,
Let us leave the kids and go."
"This show, man, has everything,
'Tis good for bodies today-
If it's physical they do it,
'Tis pleasurable in every way."
"There are bodies that make love,
And bodies that just play-
Yet, everybody indulges
In a pleasure-seeking way."
"This picture lasts a lifetime
In a body's world, that is,
Which lasts about a second
In the Life we all must live."
"So come now do not tarry,
The fun 'tis 'bout to start.
No, bodies do not marry-
The soul is torn apart."
"Lo! Look at all those bodies-
Look at what they do!
I will have to supress my guilt,
This cannot be true!"
"Ah, 'tis better now it seems,
But what, my God, is this?
Aborting little bodies!
Boo and hiss, hiss!"
"Oh, in this I have no say?
Okay, my mouth is shut,
But pardon me for thinking,
What's gained by talking smut?"
"This is the part so gory-
And why pray tell they fight?
Some think this stuff be pleasure?
I pity their poor plight."
"Ah, these objects of desire
Are pleasing to the eyes!
But underneath the makeup,
A snare in human guise!"
"And this is just the same things
Being done all over again.
Pardon me for leaving,
But enough for me, my friend."
"These bodies will not last,
They grow old, tired, and worn-
The pleasure would grow old,
So shallow and full of scorn."
"I am off to another show,
'Tis called Everlasting Life-
My spirit is the real star,
I hope to lose my strife."
Copyright © Randy Johnson | Year Posted 2017
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