The Turkey
With plumage
puffed up,
Lucifer strutted
his stuff before God.
Then he
stamped his feet
to call the other angels away.
So God
cast him
into empty space
between the stars and land;
now Satan
does his mating dance
for man.
Published by Shirley A Mandel
Shirley A. Mandel is an award winning poet and the author of two books.. In addition to being a writer, Shirley Ann is a Vietnam vintage veteran and served her fellow veterans in the VA medical system as... View profile
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26 Comments
Post a CommentThis is really good.
Well, it's a good thing it's almost Thanksgiving! ;D
Hum will have to think about this one for awhile.
Nice poem.
This poem summarizes a lot of important Scripture and lessons. Brilliant. a cautionary tale for me to sit up and take heed. Shalom my Dear Sister-in-Christ.
Thought-provoking.
Great poem. Loved your title.
Wow, very original. Poor turkey.
Wow, very original. Poor turkey.
This is very original, Shirley! I really like it..