A word prompt to get your creativity flowing this weekend. How you use the prompt is up to you. Write a piece of flash fiction, a poem, a chapter for your novel…anything you like. Or take the challenge below – there are no prizes – it’s not a competition but rather a fun writing exercise. If you want to share what you come up with, please leave a link to it in Sammi’s Comment Section.
I hope, for your sake, you can’t relate to his story. Sadly they’re often demons in clerical garb.
BANE OF MY EXISTENCE
The talented cleric in whiteface dubbed himself the love clown. His movements, were graceful and fluid. Hailed as a gifted artist, he brought Bible characters and stories to life. Nation-wide congregations welcomed him. He thrived on their adoration.
What a shock it was to learn he cared only for himself and how to control his followers. His cavalier narcissism left no room for benevolence.
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
As it turned out, he was indeed only a narcissist who loved only himself. You wrote it well in very few words. He thought only of 3 people, Me, myself & I.
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True story, indeed. Too bad it took so long to find it out the hard way.
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This is unfortunately true too often. They are seduced by their own feelings of grandeur and piousness
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Dear Sadje,
I’ve known three of them in my lifetime…possibly four, who minister to their own egos. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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As I said it’s unfortunate. We do expect them to be better than this.
Salam
Sadje
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What will happen when he meets his maker I wonder.
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Dear Keith,
Funny, I just learned of one of those who passed away a couple of years ago. I asked the question, “I wonder which direction he went?” Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
How often they can hide behind their masks – painted or whatever. So often they are expert at putting up a façade that takes too long to uncover, sadly.
Well done, Madam!
Shalom and Lotsa true and giving love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
As I’ve said, I’ve known at least three…all of them in some facet of ‘ministry.’ it’s enough to make one become jaded. Thank you so much.
Shalom and lotsa genuinely caring hugs,
Rochelle
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NO kidding…
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Yuck and … yes … I’ve known too many of those, and I’ve heard of too many more. This kind cannot thrive without the energy of others who refuse to see them for who they are and who help them – directly or indirectly – to hide and minimize their deeds and then silence those who try to speak up.
They are weak, really.
They cannot stand on their own two feet because they rely on others’ energy to feed on.
Predatory.
Well done piece, my friend.
Na’ama
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Na’ama Y’karah,
Of course these N’s also tend to be charismatic and attractive. Jim Jones comes to mind. The man of whom I write (ironically his actual last name is Bane) was talented and charismatic. Predatory for sure. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Yes, many find them charismatic and some find them attractive. They give me the hibigibies. …
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After a while a person’s radar gets sharp, doesn’t it?
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Yep! And I’ve learned to trust it, too, and not listen to the monkey-brain chatter that tries to find justification to convince me otherwise. Nope.
As Mrs. Gardener says: “In the end, child … all that matters is what your own skin and neck hairs tell you.” (Outlawed Hope)
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“I hope, for your sake, you can’t relate to his story. Sadly they’re often demons in clerical garb.”
Hey Rochelle,
I, too, can relate, many times over.
I name names in my (unfinished) memoir. To say I’m jaded is an understatement.
But, on the good side, I love the story you wrote. Well done.
Peace,
Bill
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Dear Bill,
At least we can eke stories from our experiences. There are some things I can look back on and thank Mr. Insane Band for. But a whole lot of things I’d rather not have experienced.
Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I have nothing but disdain for them all.
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Well said, m’lady.
I have no time for organised religion or those who peddle it.
Our beliefs are our own business, and should be above exploitation by others.
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Dear CE,
I do know how you feel. I agree when it comes to people like Mr. Bane. Happy he’s no longer a part of my life. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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