The Tablet poem

Choosing

Considering the other Gods
Would you really want them round your place?
Thor banging about in the hall
Kali destroying the kitchen
Aphrodite coming on strong
In the bedroom – then turning nasty.
All tricksy, changeable - to hell with right and wrong.
I think I’ll stick with Jesus:
His half-smile, fierce love,
Amazing Grace.

Get Instant Access

Continue Reading

Register for free to read this article in full

Subscribe for unlimited access

SUBSCRIBE NOW

From just £30 quarterly

  Complete access to all Tablet website content including all premium content.
  The full weekly edition in print and digital including our 179 years archive.
  PDF version to view on iPad, iPhone or computer.

Already a subscriber? Login