When you said we should love all your creatures
And I try – you know that I do
When you told us that we should love them
Did you mean mosquitoes too?
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Yes, I know that some humans are awful
And I know we’ve not done very well
And it’s true that I felt some relief, God
When the Vatican redefined hell
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Cause I have to confess that when bitten
My thoughts would make even you blush
And I really can wait for your answer
There is truly no need for a rush
You know how it hurts me to kill them
How I wince and regret such bad things
But please tell me why you made some creatures
Why on earth did you give them their wings?
Take that Japanese beetle for instance
In fact, I implore you, please do
Cause that Japanese beetle’s created
Leafy holes big enough to see through
God, those beetles will be my undoing
As they munch on our healthy green leaves
Did you see what they did to our garden
Do you not think them terrible thieves?
And another thing, God, that I wonder
For those earwigs are such awful pests
Who have set up their homes in our veggies
Did you mean them or just all the rest?
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So dear God, I must ask you this question
Cause I know you like people with spunk
When you made such troublesome creatures
Were you maybe a little bit drunk?
There are people in my blogging network
Who’ll be horrified that I’m so bold
But I really do need to be honest
Cause I like being part of your fold
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So again I must ask you this question
And I know you will tell me the truth
Do you not think that some of your creatures
Are a tiny bit mean and uncouth?
I am sorry to bug you with nonsense
And I know that I should never fuss
For some people are dealing with big things
And they never complain, swear or cuss
But dear God could you give me an answer
One day when you’ve got some free time
As to what I should think of these insects
‘Stead of writing ridiculous rhyme
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When you said we should love all your creatures
And I try – you know how I do
When you said that we really should love them
Did you mean all the awful ones too?
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Somewhat Inspired by Theologian C. H. Spurgeon, via Levi Thetford’s blog.
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Cynthia Reyes 