Lukewarm Heart

People spinning in;
People spinning out.

You're int'rested, yeah, but you're kinda bored—

What's that all about?

Who're you using now?

Who's been using you?

Is it a nightmare in the making, or

A dream come true?

Yes, of course, you'll commit;

But the odds are you'll quit.

You're a cold-hot, pretentious upstart.

Motives skewed, ill-defined;

You can't make up your mind.

You're a lover with a lukewarm heart.

You are yes and no;

You are in between.

You're kinda, sorta, maybe, thinkin' 'bout it—

Well, what do you mean?

Just a half-assed dance:

Fickle do-si-do.

Why don'tcha make a deal and deal with it,

Or deal a death's blow?

Yes, of course, you'll commit;

But the odds are you'll quit.

You're a cold-hot, pretentious upstart.

Motives skewed, ill-defined.

You can't make up your mind.

You're a lover with a lukewarm heart.

You play the game like a pro,

Starring in your self-centered show.

Maybe you'll hit the road,

Or maybe you'll stay.

When you're through you'll gloat

And you'll simply say,

"What's done is done,"

All in the name of noncommital fun.

You are yes and no;

You are in between.

You're kinda, sorta, maybe, thinkin' 'bout it—

Well, what do you mean?

Yes, of course, you'll commit;

But the odds are you'll quit.

You're a cold-hot, pretentious upstart.

Motives skewed, ill-defined;

You can't make up your mind.

You're a lover with a lukewarm heart.

© 2023 David Acosta

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No Tithing Required

 [Isaiah 55:1]

In our sanctuary

All are welcome, rich or poor.

You need not be wary;

No delusions of grandeur.

No tithes-and-off'rings weekly quip;

This here's an honest fellowship.

No Levitical priest here.

There's a place for the least here.

Money only goes so far;
Come all, come as you are.

Give your love! Love is priceless.

Lay your heart at the altar;

You won't be coerced into

Making payments you can't afford.

Give your love and your time, yes.

No, you're not a defaulter.

Got no cash? We'll welcome you.

If you feel inspired

Bring your love; yes, love will do.

No tithing required.

In this sanctuary

Everybody matters, see.

Our staff isn't scary;

What we offer here is free.

No charge, no ten percent tip;

This ain't no shifty dealership.

There's no cover charge; welcome!

We've got freebies here; want some?
Money only goes so far;

Come all, come as you are.

Give your love! Love is priceless.

Lay your heart at the altar;

You won't be coerced into

Making payments you can't afford.

Give your love and your time, yes.

No, you're not a defaulter.

Got no cash? We'll welcome you.

If you feel inspired

Bring your love; yes, love will do.

No tithing required.

"Come, everyone who thirsts;

Come to the waters;

And all who have no money,

Come, buy and eat!

Come, buy wine and milk

Without money and without price."

Give your love! Love is priceless.

Lay your heart at the altar;

You won't be coerced into

Making payments you can't afford.

Give your love and your time, yes.

No, you're not a defaulter.

Got no cash? We'll welcome you.

If you feel inspired

Bring your love; yes, love will do.

No tithing required.

© 2023 David Acosta