Dead Sea

I saw God in the desert

In some burning bushes.

I heard God on the mountain

In a cave of whispers,



Moving over the water,

Gathering the fishes,

Watching sheep in the meadow

While the shepherds slumbered.



I know that it really means nothing.

I know that it never can happen.



People reading the Bible

Like it's holy scripture.

Taking words out of context,

Now devoid of meaning.



Using heaven for hatred - almost universal.

Ignorance is the Devil.

Knowledge was the first sin.



I know that it really means nothing.

I know that it never can happen.



Why won't anyone listen

When the Prophet's talking?

No more miracle-makers,

Not since television.



Damned to live in the present.

This eternal moment.

Blessed gift of existence.

Clinging to a mystery.



I know that it really means nothing.

I know that it never can happen.

I know.