On Death and Religion

When confronted
With the 'cease to be',
Fear and despair
Haunt you and me,
So, with the help of preachers,
Who act as our teachers,
We invent an afterlife
Including gods, heaven and hell
To lessen anxiety and strife
Giving us hopeful illusions
Which suit us all too well
Although realistic conclusions
Would probably confirm
That all religions are delusions.

Alfred Charasz
Copyright 2007 Alfred Charasz