The Man God Debate

 

Introduction:

Dear reader, in front of you today,
Man and God, will in turn have their say.
Here prejudice is rife,
often leading to strife.
Be reasoned. Do not simply join the fray!

Man:

This business of God is just his game,
played through thousands or a singular name.
He really does not care
how, when, why and where
we all live! Oh his story is so lame.

God:

You gave me the names, you wretched beast!
Could you not keep them simpler at least?
You think I should care
how badly you fare?
You’re joking! Go talk to your priest.

Man:

God’s an image in a frame, just a name,
struts the great hall of fame, keeps us tame.
When there’s fire or a flood,
I’m being dragged through the mud,
He’s nowhere near  as powerful as his claim.

 

God:

Don’t blame me for your famine or your feast.
It’s a ploy, used by you and your priest.
You gave me a name
to pass on your shame.
Name-calling will not hurt me in the least.

 

Summing-up:

Dear reader, keep the spirit of debate.
Don’t be baited to quarrell with your mate.
This lame, tame, fame, claim,
 name, shame, blame, game…
No matter! We are here at any rate.

 

June 20