angels in reverse

big dreams and little fevers
surrounded by unbelievers
over time, underachievers
stole my hope but what is worse
threw my angels in reverse

failure and fornication
has become a vocation
a TV show on every station
preaches it chapter and verse
sung by angels in reverse

the hounds of hell
howl – following the smell
of blood, testosterone and alcohol
They use their wiles
disguise – Elmer Gantry smiles
Sunday morning hear their call

I saw god at 7-11
his pickup truck – well on its way to heaven
he said I’m coming back and I’m getting even
all your blessings will be cursed
beware the angels in reverse

© 2011 James R Irwin - City Of Trees Music ASCAP