St. Peter at the Golden Gate <br />Explained, for me it’s much too late <br />That Heaven’s gate, without a doubt <br />Was built right there to keep me out <br /> <br />It’s common knowledge, I’m no Saint <br />But a real bad guy, I surely ain’t <br />Heaven knows, I’ve done some wrong <br />But it doesn’t mean I don’t belong <br /> <br />I know I’m not the most devout <br />But pray, St. Peter, don’t fence me out <br />I promise I won’t cause chagrin <br />To those in Heaven, all fenced in <br /> <br />I’ll run a casino for all to enjoy <br />I’ll run it as pure as an altar boy <br />And dear St. Peter, I give you this pledge <br />At Heaven’s casino, I’ll give you an edge <br /> <br />So you see, St. Peter, Heaven can’t wait <br />What’s needed in Heaven, is me, your soul mate <br />Do what you can to unlock the key <br />So together we’ll be, St. Peter and me…<br /><br />Stanley Cooper<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/st-peter-at-the-golden-gate/
