Saint Eule - Retired holy man

We can retire from employment
if we find financial success.
But ever heard of retirement
from a life of spiritual bliss.

It seems today to be the popular
thing to do.
No more re-incarnations or
miracles for you.

Do not be waking me on Sunday
or asking to pray for your troubles.
I will be walking in the garden
or in the back yard blowing bubbles.

Tired of all your misery
and whining all day long.
The sages are retiring
no more banging on the gong.

Get your life together
make due with what you got.
The holy man
is retiring- this is not an evil plot.

No more sacred oblations
No more absolution off the shelve.
If you want forgiveness you
will have to forgive yourself.

Please blow out the
candles and make a donation if you can.
I will be fishing in the ocean
your friend and guru, retired holy man.

Saint Eule

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