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Paul Gauguin

You Must Go Away

In the small verdant village of Kora-Kay
Live peaceful folk who fish, eat and play

At sunset they dance around drum circles and sing
Of yesteryears’ joys and what tomorrow may bring

The words fame and fortune are never needed
As their bounty—food and friends—cannot be exceeded

At death, forever with loved ones they’ll dwell
Knowing of heaven but nothing of hell

One night a group of strange men wander in
Their translator tells them all about sin

There will be no family to greet them up in the sky
Only hell if they believe their own heathen lie

In hell they will burn in eternal flame
For their unrepentant, filthy, naked shame!

They will scream in torment, their pleas unheard
If they do not immediately accept the word

Each child cries and runs to their wailing mother
As elders give despairing looks to each other

Kora-Kay’s chief strolls in to solemnly say
We are a welcoming people, but you must go away

In the small verdant village of Kora-Kay
Dwells a peaceful folk who fish, eat and play

Written 5/29/22
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Robert Lindley June 7, 2022 at 7:51 AM Truly wonderful verse and presentation of true innocence. This world cares not for such as its goal is to diminish, conquer and enslave the lost soul, imho. A fav and a true gem too. God bless.

Valsa George May 31, 2022 at 8:18 PM Such a lovely tale of simple folks who live in Arcadian bliss ! Why should people inject fear of torment into their heads? Let them live and die in peace.... I wish I could be with them to enjoy their peaceful existence, at least for a while..... ! Really enjoyed your poem, Robert! Robert Gorelick June 1, 2022 at 10:27 AM Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed, I agree with you, absolutely Valsa. Robert

Gershon Wolf May 30, 2022 at 4:32 PM You know how they say that Joe 'posterized' Shmoe with a thundering dunk in basketball these days? Well, here's to him who 'missionized' those unwelcome outside emissaries! Nice write, Robert! Robert Gorelick May 30, 2022 at 6:45 PM Thanks for the analogy, Gershon, I'm humbled. Robert

L Milton Hankins May 29, 2022 at 12:14 PM Yes! Yes! For a long time now I've had serious reservations about the missionary effort. I highly recommend a movie "At Play in the Fields of the Lord." On a mission trip to Tanzania, an elderly gentleman told me they already knew about God, but he appreciated learning the story of God's son. I learned a lot from his statement. Robert Gorelick May 30, 2022 at 6:48 PM Your experience sounds fascinating, have you written about these stories? I appreciate the comment, Milt. Robert