AN IRRREVERENT POEM

THE REVERNED GUNTHER GAWD (with apologies to The Hombres)

He preaches by a sewer sign.
Unshaven 'cause his razor broke.
Wears his britches inside-out.
Says he don't care
but his mind's in doubt.

He came up north from the Bible Belt
with talk of fire and brimstone.
Made Elmer Gantry look like a boy scout.
Pass the plate 'round, now.
Get yer wallets out.

Hangin' from a pine tree by ma knees
I'm baptized by the word of God
spoken from a huckster's lips.
Fundies raise their hands and shout.
But it's too much, man,
I can do without.

Now Gunther's in a terrible way.
He saw Satan eatin' a bible sandwich with sauerkraut.
How'd that mess yer mind up, Rev.?
Did yer brain go numb?
For sure, ain't no doubt.
Sorry about that.
Did yer faith run out?