His acquaintance with god is nil

but he sits all decked out in ochre,

guru’s garb,doubtless pulled out

from some bag of tricks.

As a snake will go visit his fellow reptile’s den,

disciples saunter in 

to exchange a lick on the mouth with him

before they slither homeward again.

There are many such gurus in the world.

they could give you a hand

to reach you across.