only two channels

half the time the radio
didn't work.
and when it did you could only
get a few
am
stations on the wobbly
dial.
the Spanish channel,
or the religious channel.
I listened to both
from time to time, getting
equal amounts
of information.
the religious channel
seemed broke, they were always
asking for money
before each preacher began
his sermon,
the call in shows, send
money, send money, we
can't stay on the air
if you don't send money.
if you want your crops to grow
send a check.
if you want your wife back,
send a check.
if you want your kidneys
to work again,
send an envelope full of
cash.
they seemed to have a deal
with God. a
quid pro quo sort of thing.
you give us your hard earned
money and we'll get on the line
with the almighty and take
care of your problems.
I almost sent in a few bucks
after I caught my wife
with her married boyfriend
again, but got lunch instead
and met this wonderful
waitress from Sperryville.
the lord works in mysterious
ways.