Comment from closetpoetjester

Exceptional

It's easy to spruke a sales pitch when you have a mob mentality and have been easily swayed by the ill informed.
I like to base my beliefs on factual info / science and the like. It makes a lot more sense to me to be honest.
With that said, there are always unexplained experiences and things we just can't get our head around.

I don't necessarily feel we have to always give God the credit or the blame for that matter.

Live and let live I say.
Each to their own.
And don't ram it down my funken throat LOL especially if you can't speak from experience or wisdom.

Another perfect poem.
I actually took the wrong meaning from where the finger was heading to start with LOL

then had a giggle at the title of the source of the word and started second guessing myself and my radar for filth LOL

I'm still a little unsure.
No matter. Great poem.
And anyway, poetry is subjective right?

Roight!

Cheers P

 Comment Written 29-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 30-Sep-2018

Haha, well, let's just say that, although I don't have personal experience, I'm no fan of the Bishop, or his finger. Thanks once again, P, for a terrific review. You are most kind :)

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

I'm fairly sure the term's obscure,
and one thing I DO know...
a sign is something I'll obey
when it bids me, "Go slow".

I think, perhaps, that bishop has
a rude, unruly thumb,
'Cuz when mine's out to beg a ride
it offers not a crumb...

The wind prevails as all my hails
are lost in fading dust.
It passes by, its nose held high -
hitch-hiking's not a bust... :)))

 Comment Written 25-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Sep-2018

Haha. I'll pay that one. Thanks so much for the fun poem, Dawn.

Did you hear about the time the Bishop's car broke down? A shabby looking man staggered up to have a look under the bonnet (hood). After a couple of minutes, he confidently announced, "Piston broke." To which the Bishop replied "Me too, my good man, me too." :)

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

LOL. Maybe that's where the practice of "giving the finger" originated. Some are good at pointing the way, but we have to decide if we really want to go there. Marilyn

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Sep-2018

Can't say I'm sold on the travel brochures, Marilyn ;-) Thanks for the great review.

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

Isn't this sad. That these people missed the plot completely.
I'm wondering what you will get for Christmas this year... I hope it's linguistically as fulfilling as this....vulgar tongue...I had to archaically chuckle
God bless

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Sep-2018

Yes, Jenny, my mother's remedy for a vulgar tongue involved a bar of soap ;-)

Many thanks for the fine review,

Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem about the most unforgiving sin of a man who pretend to be a man of God and do the most awful, unspeakable crimes against innocent children to ruin their lives forever.

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Sep-2018

Thanks very much for the continued support in reviewing my work, Sandra.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Of course in all professions there are those who spout 'do as I say, not as I do.'

Good job, Craig. Your picture is a nice pairing with your words. I bet this cause some concern for many. Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018

I hope not, Jan. It wasn't the intention. However, given the word, and the origins, there didn't seem to be as many ways to take this one as is sometimes the case. Many thanks, Craig.

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

This is funny, Craig. How many bishop's fingers are there that signpost to heaven a place they will not be going to themselves because of some pretty shady dealings, chief among them hypocrisy. What's that you say?! I'm reading more into it than is there? That's what you call poetic reading license. lol.

Great job and keep em coming.

Gloria

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018

No, I wouldn't say you are reading too much into it at all, Gloria. Thanks muchly, Craig

Comment from Robbie Yates

Excellent

Another great one. It makes me wonder what else befell the speaker in the poem - definitely draws in my interest and piques my curiosity. The picture's great too!

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018

Thanks so much, Robbie. It's one of those "fill in the blanks" efforts. Glad you like the picture - the 1/2 hour with Photoshop wasn't wasted lol. Cheers, Craig

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Ouch! I'm sure some of the bishops or parsons out there are really honest believers who are humble before God. Of course, lately in the news, there are some horrible examples.
The term is interesting but really, I don't think anyone would understand me if I used it.

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018

Well, I reckon tea with the Vicar of Dibley could be fun :) Thanks so much, Helen.