Imaginary Friends

Imaginary Friends

“Alice, that wasn’t very smart” Rebecca intoned
To an empty space in the corner of her room.
Six year old Rebecca had an invisible friend
Who rarely complained, needed Rebecca’s
Somewhat critical insights, and was always ready to play.

Now Rebecca has children of her own.
She has put away Alice....
For an imaginary friend who comes with emissaries.


Every Sunday morning, and occasionally on Tuesday nights,
The lead emissary explains the nature of this new friend
To Rebecca and 200 others.
He exhorts his flock to offer love and money,
And points out the reasons things happen.
According to the almost Very Reverend Cal,
This imaginary friend loves you.
He will always love you and cherish your good deeds.

Of course the “friend” insists Rebecca abide by some covenants.
Surely she can avoid dancing, gays and other sinners?
Rebecca has been taught, and understands, that planned parenthood,
Sex education and contraception are the devil’s tools.
These nefarious activities, when practised
Cause the “friend” to become very angry.
Such anger produced 9/11, The Great Depression and Slums.

From his pulpit, elevated high above his congression’s pews,
Almost Very Reverend Cal recalls the miracle of a believer’s death.
Surely the ‘Friend” allots space on his right for such soldiers?

Nonbelievers can be forgiven, if they repent and “bend the knee”.
Of course people given over to Satan’s ways are beyond recall.
Hell is their destination.

Do you have an imaginary friend?