Like a Christian with crucifix
With chain hanging on necks for symbols
Holding on for comfort stay
A tap for assurance it is still there
A kiss to appreciate its value of content
Pictures hang on its walls
My love, my addiction
In pockets of hall way, filled with hall of fame
Sat on altars, side by side
Hallelujah to names
Of my worship, my love my heart
I make way for the cards
Like congregations gather
Each one, linked to my resource
To the holy grail of deliverance
It makes my bills of demons go away
It buys me access to my piece of mind
My wallet sits in my back pocket
Like crucifix on neck chains to a Christian
It brings me comfort in my days
when i was in rome i was watching two things very carefully..my wallet and my iPhone coz they are my connection to the world in a way...yes..interesting thoughts for sure kodjo
ReplyDeletesmiles...nice to see you at dverse...i know many who worship their wallet...or the money in it...i will say it is nice to have something in it...that does bring comfort...
ReplyDeleteYes my wallet does much of the same, but I'd gladly toss it out and just carry a wad of money, if only..hahaha
ReplyDeleteYes...when empty I don't feel so chained! Guess it's similar to my faith that way as well ;) Like the comparison...and I so hate chains! Wonderful write
ReplyDeleteThere seems to be an underlying bit of irony here--in comparing money to god, and a wallet to a religious relic, but perhaps that's just my jaundiced view. I love the comparisons you make, all very apt and sharp, between the workings of religion, and the wallet's role.
ReplyDeleteAnyone who links to L.Cohen is a poetic genius in my mind!
ReplyDeleteWonderful write, very deep thoughts brought to life in an original way.
Aaahh.. the religion that has always existed, and will persist too!
ReplyDeleteI liked the honesty in this one, Kodjo.. and the analogy too!
Very rarely do we admit how "religious" we are.. :)
you are brilliant.
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Glad to Meet!
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“Adam and Eve” ,
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