"The Christian" by Least Weasel
Channel: spweasel
Date: 2013-07-19

"Lucy" artwork by Vanessa Foerster

Words:
She never said she was a Christian, but I suspect she is
She sold all her stuff and gave the money to the poor
She ain't a mom or a hero or a computer whiz
She likes to listen to John Prine.  She doesn't like war.
She doesn't like war so she doesn't fight
She seems to love her enemies, and turns her other cheek,  
but she's no masochist, no coward, no Carmelite--
Just a human being, who believes in what she seeks.

And she's a Christian--perhaps the only one I know
Yeah, a Christian--but she's not puttin' on a show
No cross is hangin' off her neck, no scripture trippin' off her tongue
A Christian--lovin' life and layin' low.

Her story's only known to herself and to the Lord
yet her light shines brightly through the transparent blues
She doesn't like to talk too much--she worries you'll be bored
She cares about your daily bread, but not the daily news.

And she's a Christian--perhaps the only one I know
Must be a Christian--but she's not doin' it for show
No cross is hangin' off her neck, no scripture trippin' off her tongue
A Christian--lovin' life and layin' low.