the pearly gates

your money
is no good
here, st. peter
says at the pearly
gates
which aren't
exactly pearly
white, but
more of a bone
colored shiny
arcylic paint..
but have you met
my friend mr.
lincoln you say,
reaching for your
wallet. as a matter
of fact yes, he says
and points over
a distant cloud. i
have met him
and like i said, your
money is no good
here. you're going
to have wait
your turn like everyone
else that has the jury
still out.