Okay, just my grammar freak, but the fact that you use “thru” REALLY detracts from this for me. It’s just there, glaring, and it bothers me like crazy.

That said, I realize this is a character limit challenge, so I’m trying to overlook it. I love “arthritic church,” that really painted an awesome image for me. Well done!

Thru: –preposition, adverb, adjective
an informal, simplified spelling of through.

Since 1839

I’m not doubting that it’s a word :) I just don’t like it. But that’s just me, this is your poem!

That was hilarious. Awesome use of so many limited character. Thanks for history on the word, by the way.

and yes, you have one of the creepiest icons on here, I just have to say. I love Bert, but he’d be a creepy looking real person.