Problem in the Watchtower - poem

by Gordy 6 Replies latest jw friends

  • Gordy
    Gordy

    I came across this on another website.

    Problems in the Watchtower

    We have a policy, the Watchtower say
    That protects our children every day
    Yet the cries of thousands of children are heard
    From the abuse they've suffered in the Watchtower world
    The situation may cause one to reflect
    Just who the Watchtower's policy is designed to protect
    For what seems to take precedent in any situation
    Is protecting the Watchtower's reputation
    This, it seems, is more worthwhile
    Than the safety of an innocent child

    We are no part of the world, the Watchtower said
    The political rulers will soon be dead
    Those who support them will have to pay
    With their lives when Jehovah brings his day
    Even the UN, with all its mighty power
    Will be destroyed in Armageddon's hour
    Yet the Watchtower aligned itself with the UN
    As an NGO, like the ones they condemn
    Their association they kept concealed
    And resigned when their secret was finally revealed

    Come to Bethel, the Watchtower says
    Work for Jehovah the rest of your days
    We pay very little, but you will never regret
    Coming here, as your needs will be met
    So many young people heeded the call
    And whatever the task, they gave it their all
    They didn't worry, for they never once thought
    That their time at Bethel would ever be cut short
    Now many are gone, cut off without a care
    And probably wishing that they'd never gone there

    Show zeal for the ministry is the Watchtower's call
    Serve Jehovah forever, give him your all
    Don't go to college, for Armageddon is so near
    Make pioneering your only career
    Many responded to the Society's plea
    And willingly gave of themselves for free
    But as the years have passed, and Jehovah's promised day
    Has seemed to get further and further away
    Although the Watchtower still makes its demands
    Many of it's followers now ignore its commands

    What prevents you from getting baptised?
    It's an adult decision though, only you can decide
    You may be young, but don't leave it too late
    If we teach you from birth, by the time you are eight
    We'll start to pressure you this step to take
    As the Watchtower's truth your own you make
    But once baptised you must never sway
    You must serve Jehovah until your dying day
    For if you ever begin to show any doubt
    From your friends and family we'll cast you out

    by Trevor Spencer

  • aligot ripounsous
    aligot ripounsous

    Thanks, Gordy, I keep it aside to let some friends read it. I assume, since there has been no reaction to this thread, that this poem is well known already. Thanks anyway .

  • 83501nwahs
    83501nwahs

    Great poem!

  • White Dove
    White Dove

    Good points!

  • Billy the Ex-Bethelite
    Billy the Ex-Bethelite
    Come to Bethel, the Watchtower says
    Work for Jehovah the rest of your days
    We pay very little, but you will never regret
    Coming here, as your needs will be met
    So many young people heeded the call
    And whatever the task, they gave it their all
    They didn't worry, for they never once thought
    That their time at Bethel would ever be cut short
    Now many are gone, cut off without a care
    And probably wishing that they'd never gone there

    *sigh*

    So true.

    B the X

  • The Oracle
    The Oracle

    how depressing...

    I am going back to the beer thread....

    The Oracle

  • yesidid
    yesidid

    Great poem, both in content and execution.

    Thanks Trevor

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