The Preacher

THE PREACHER

Christ said,
Preach my message
to the world

Later
the world jeered,
Practice what you preach

I do not practice what I preach
I therefore
do not preach

This brings us back
to the beginning
again

© Gerald England

Composed: Ackworth, 17th July 1968

Publications

1972 Roots (UK)
1998 International Poetry (USA)
1992 STEALING KISSES (Hyde, New Hope International)