Last night I could not sleep. I was feeling particularly betrayed by the WTS, more so than usual. I was mad at the WTS. All of these things were coming to my head, and I just felt the need to write some stuff down. Well this is the product of those thoughts. I ended up writing a little poem about the Watchtower Society. I called it the "Watchtower Chameleon." I figured the people who could appreciate this and understand this the most would be the friends here at JWD.
"Chameleon, common name for certain lizards that are well known for their ability to change colors. The chameleon changes color when it is frightened and in response to light, temperature, and other environmental changes. The color change is caused by hormones that affect special pigment-bearing cells in the skin. Its color does not always change to match its surroundings, however, as is commonly believed."- Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia
Watchtower Chameleon
Watchtower Chameleon, ever changing spots
Watchtower Chameleon, ever changing thoughts
Watchtower Chameleon, sell a bunch of books
Watchtower Chameleon, what a bunch of crooks
In 1874, Christ was on his way
In 1874, that's what Russell had to say
When nothing happened, something had to give
Christ had to find, somewhere else to live
Jesus has returned, that is what he said
Jesus had returned, but only in his head
No one had seen him, no one could he find
He was invisible, to all of humankind
So the first lie, was being conceived
Thousands upon thousands, would be deceived
That was the answer, that would be the key
No one had seen him, he had returned invisibly
That was his story, no one could prove him wrong
That was his story, he was standing strong
It became part of, his theology
Something he would call, Bible chronology
Watchtower Chameleon, ever changing spots
Watchtower Chameleon, ever changing thoughts
Watchtower Chameleon, change another teaching
Watchtower Chameleon, always overreaching
In 1914, the end was at hand
In 1914, that was their stand
Oh Armageddon, was coming any day
All of that preaching, had prepared the way
But off to heaven, they did not go
What was the problem, they did not know
Perhaps it would take, just a few years more
But surely surely, they were at heaven's door
In 1918, Christendom was gonna fall
In 1918, "get out of Babylon" was their mighty call
But that didn't happen, the church's are still here
Why it didn't happen, they weren't very clear
In 1925, they made a mighty cry
"Millions now living, will never die"
The faithful men of old, were on their way
They even made them, a place where they could stay
Watchtower Chameleon, ever changing spots
Watchtower Chameleon, ever changing thoughts
Watchtower Chameleon, what will they teach today
Watchtower Chameleon, only the foolish will obey
In the 1930's, they said not to marry
The end was so close, it was truly scary
Everyone was excited, in 1941
Only a few months, till this world was done
Then came the 1950's, with no end in sight
Then came the 1960's, with ever changing "light"
Suddenly vaccinations, were now okay
But from transfusions, they would have to stay away
They gave more value to the blood, than the life it stood for
So many lives lost from this shit, they're rotten to the core
Saying that a symbol such as blood, is more important than your life
Is like saying that the ring on her finger, is more important than your wife
They had their opinions, and that was just fine
But they presented their opinions, as if they were divine
"Channel of communication," that is what they claimed
Jehovah's Witnesses, that is what they're named
Watchtower Chameleon, ever changing spots
Watchtower Chameleon, ever changing thoughts
Watchtower Chameleon, time is getting short
Watchtower Chameleon, fill out your time report
In 1975, something new for the faithful's ears
In 1975, the completion of 6,000 years
Sell all of your possessions, and become pioneers
Oops looks like they were wrong, wipe away those tears
In 1984, rumors were all a buzz
In 1984, rumors is all it was
In 1986, came the year of International Peace
In 1986, the world did not cease
In 1995, the biggest change of all
In 1995, the end they would have to stall
"This generation" was now, no longer tied to a date
Bible chronology had surely failed, isn't that just great
Of one thing I am sure, of this I have no doubt
The Tower will continue to change, and to lose all of it's clout
Until it falls you and I, must continue to scream and shout
"The Watchtower has fallen," and help others to get out
Watchtower Chameleon, ever changing spots
Watchtower Chameleon, ever changing thoughts
Watchtower Chameleon, look how it has changed
Watchtower Chameleon, oh how deranged
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