Televangelists are guilty of fleecing their flock
They have a great flair for that slick double-talk
They smile at the camera and look so sincere
Telling their followers what they want to hear!
At the drop of a hat, they can turn on the tears
Faking emotion. They’ve practiced for years!
Pulling the wool over innocent eyes
Lying while looking so reverent and wise!
These shysters are duping believers with glee
As they worship with drama on their bended knee
They claim they can help all of those who are sick
Laying hands on their head while their pockets they pick!
You shall be HEALED!!! As soon as you pay!
So, send in that money. But do not delay
Want to feel better? It will cost you some cash
Then your aches and pains disappear in a flash!
They profess “faith” – claiming there is NO doubt!
But creating an empire is what they’re all about
Lusting for diamonds, and rubies, and gems
They build super churches to glorify THEM!
They thump on the Bible, proclaiming The Word
Just cough up some moolah. Your needs will be heard
Your financial PAIN is their financial GAIN
Because –
They want to buy cars, and mansions, and planes!
Hoarding gold is their love. Sleazy guys without shame
Cheating their victims for fortune and fame
Just charge with a card cause it all spends the same
Collecting big bucks is the name of their game!
Pious, self-righteous, and holier-than-thou
They’ll scam every soul! That’s their sacred vow!
Sanctimonious, judgmental, and things even worse
Prying those dollars from your wallet or purse!
Ethics and morals are not their concern
As they caution their audience, “Turn or you’ll burn!”
Greenbacks can spare you from hellfire damnation
Escape divine punishment with your donation!
TV is expensive. There are big bills to pay
It will cost some simoleons to get them to PRAY!
Each PRAYER that’s requested comes at a steep price
The miracles aren’t cheap! You must SAC-RI-FICE!
Please give till it hurts, and then please give again
They are happy to proclaim that greed is no sin!
Dive into your pockets, and you will be blessed
As long as their ministry is where you invest!
DIG DEEPER! DIG DEEPER! You must show you care
These flim-flam artists want wealth they can wear
Their fingers need rings! They love all of that bling!
Contributions roll in. It sounds like CHA-CHING!
Up through the heavens, TV signals go
Con artists keep begging for more and more dough
While the faithful can’t help feeling soulful elation
For receiving the gift of –
SWEET SATELLITE SALVATION!!!
POETRY AT PLAY 