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Re: Group Poem XV

Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 6:21 pm
by Audiendus
The Vote

And now it comes to this: we agèd clerics casting lots,
While poperazzi mass outside laying down their bets.
The Holy See is rife with speculation, deals and threats
And nepotism, power, cash, and dark dogmatic plots
While we, Christ’s blessed concubines, have unrepentant thoughts
Watched by Matthew's march of antecedents from lunettes
But, then, no frescoed saint can vex the first of man’s estates
God guides our choices, contrary to some unkind reports.
We Mark the vision of the Grail, the ballot choice in sight
To pick the next incumbent of the Bishopric of Rome

Re: Group Poem XV

Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 6:48 pm
by saparris
The Vote

And now it comes to this: we agèd clerics casting lots,
While poperazzi mass outside laying down their bets.
The Holy See is rife with speculation, deals and threats
And nepotism, power, cash, and dark dogmatic plots
While we, Christ’s blessed concubines, have unrepentant thoughts
Watched by Matthew's march of antecedents from lunettes
But, then, no frescoed saint can vex the first of man’s estates
God guides our choices, contrary to some unkind reports
We Mark the vision of the Grail, the ballot choice in sight
To pick the next incumbent of the Bishopric of Rome
The one with the zucchetto and the cassock and the cloak

Re: Group Poem XV

Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 1:37 am
by Philip Hudson
I need help understanding, "Watched by Matthew's march of antecedents from lunettes". I understand it except for Matthew. Where does he come into the picture?

Re: Group Poem XV

Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 4:42 pm
by Perry Lassiter
First gospel and disciple as is Mark, tho a later disciple.

Re: Group Poem XV

Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:10 pm
by Audiendus
The Vote

And now it comes to this: we agèd clerics casting lots,
While poperazzi mass outside laying down their bets.
The Holy See is rife with speculation, deals and threats
And nepotism, power, cash, and dark dogmatic plots
While we, Christ’s blessed concubines, have unrepentant thoughts
Watched by Matthew's march of antecedents from lunettes
But, then, no frescoed saint can vex the first of man’s estates
God guides our choices, contrary to some unkind reports
We Mark the vision of the Grail, the ballot choice in sight
To pick the next incumbent of the Bishopric of Rome
The one with the zucchetto and the cassock and the cloak
Each vote proceeds with cries of zeal: "Scribamus!" ("Let us write!")

Re: Group Poem XV

Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 11:55 pm
by Perry Lassiter
The Vote

And now it comes to this: we agèd clerics casting lots,
While poperazzi mass outside laying down their bets.
The Holy See is rife with speculation, deals and threats
And nepotism, power, cash, and dark dogmatic plots
While we, Christ’s blessed concubines, have unrepentant thoughts
Watched by Matthew's march of antecedents from lunettes
But, then, no frescoed saint can vex the first of man’s estates
God guides our choices, contrary to some unkind reports
We Mark the vision of the Grail, the ballot choice in sight
To pick the next incumbent of the Bishopric of Rome
The one with the zucchetto and the cassock and the cloak
Each vote proceeds with cries of zeal: "Scribamus!" ("Let us write!")
As seeming to inscribe upon an ancient sacred tome

Re: Group Poem XV

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 12:43 am
by saparris
The Vote

And now it comes to this: we agèd clerics casting lots,
While poperazzi mass outside laying down their bets.
The Holy See is rife with speculation, deals and threats
And nepotism, power, cash, and dark dogmatic plots
While we, Christ’s blessed concubines, have unrepentant thoughts
Watched by Matthew's march of antecedents from lunettes
But, then, no frescoed saint can vex the first of man’s estates
God guides our choices, contrary to some unkind reports
We Mark the vision of the Grail, the ballot choice in sight
To pick the next incumbent of the Bishopric of Rome
The one with the zucchetto and the cassock and the cloak
Each vote proceeds with cries of zeal: "Scribamus!" ("Let us write!")
As seeming to inscribe upon an ancient sacred tome
In time, “habemos papam” and a little puff of smoke

Re: Group Poem XV

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 11:39 am
by Perry Lassiter
Cheers! 14 lines. We're done!

Re: Group Poem XV

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 12:25 pm
by LukeJavan8
(/</</</</</<) =clapping :!:

Re: Group Poem XV

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 12:27 pm
by LukeJavan8
First gospel and disciple as is Mark, tho a later disciple.

And Matthew is based on Mark.

Re: Group Poem XV

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 12:31 pm
by saparris
Thanks to all new participants! We liked having you.

Sincerely,

Parris-Audiendus Poetic Solutions - Most of England and America Represented (PAPSMEAR)

Re: Group Poem XV

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 3:50 pm
by Perry Lassiter
PAPSMEAR? Did you just form a new organization?
Luke, Many scholars do think Mark wrote first and is the core of Matthew and Luke, who also share a common source of Jesus sayings designated Q, for the German word for source. Matthew and Luke each have their own distinctive sources, designated M and L. John is a whole nother kettle of fish.

Re: Group Poem XV

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 4:17 pm
by saparris
PAPSMEAR? Did you just form a new organization?
Yes, and without consulting my Partner in Rhyme.

Re: Group Poem XV

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 7:53 pm
by LukeJavan8
PAPSMEAR? Did you just form a new organization?
Luke, Many scholars do think Mark wrote first and is the core of Matthew and Luke, who also share a common source of Jesus sayings designated Q, for the German word for source. Matthew and Luke each have their own distinctive sources, designated M and L. John is a whole nother kettle of fish.


Well, he was a fisherman along with Andrew,James, and Peter.

Re: Group Poem XV

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 7:54 pm
by LukeJavan8
PAPSMEAR? Did you just form a new organization?
Yes, and without consulting my Partner in Rhyme.
Oh, Lordy, another pun! Groan.