God’s Loneliness

I feel so lonely

though I have quite a few billion fans

on the earth, let alone the other planets

in other galaxies.

After creating all the creatures

who would obey my laws without questions

I created these silly things

with a brain that can think

as well as feel affection

because I wanted affection,

affection rooted in understanding.

But they created religions in my name

political parties in my name

terrorist organisations in my name

retreat centres in my name

schools and colleges

hospitals and asylums

brothels too for selling affection

All in my name

But without me anywhere around

I wanted affection

So I created these chosen animals

But they created their own gods

and left me out in the cold.