False Prophet

I haunt the mind.

and burn the soul.

I speak of truth

yet live it not.

I twist and deceive

just barely perceived.

I wear the mantle of righteousness

for all to see.

I preach and sermonize

yet hide my own deeds.

I spew hate, then demonize

those unlike me.

I am the church

empty and hollow.

I seek those blinded by faith.

I call, they follow.

I am the false prophet

worship money and greed.

I crave the power

and the influence great.

I fear my rein may end

I sense the final hour.

I sold my soul for gain

now in disdain and disgrace.

I hear the distnce bell

as I burn in my own Hell.