Clem Snide

"I was searching for something I could not describe
So I stared at the sun till the tears filled my eyes
Well I thought I was empty so I paid the cost
But now that I'm found I miss being lost

I opened my heart and I let Jesus in
With the promise that I would be free of my sins
But I only felt guilty that he died on the cross
Now that I'm found I miss being lost

I don't wanna suffer and I don't wanna die
I want the clouds parted in an endless, blue sky
But someone up there has a different plan
Now that I'm saved I wish I was damned"

That's Clem Snide, and the song is called "Jews for Jesus." A friend gave me the song, and it's perfect for our class. It is a bit down, but when you listen to it, it has a great up beat. I think that with all of our talk about candy, we should mention black licorice. This is my Black. It's a type of candy, but it isn't sweet by any means. It also needs to said that the "reading" of this poem adds a lot to its candy side.
I like it because its clever. It lines you know and changes them subtly so they have a new meaning. This isn't ground breaking stuff, but it is exemplified here. Well, that's that. Listen to it.
-Alex