Architectural Memories

God wanted some housing - a wing for angels,
Jesus was 2020 now but would do carpentry,
a new prison was required for an ageing devil, 
I was told: 'If you keep price down, it's a golden gavel.'

'We rather liked the swinging gardens of Babylon,
perhaps you could include that in your design,'
I said: 'Listen mate, how much money have you got?'
Didn't remember whom I was talking to, I forgot.

'We also like the opera house, it reminded us
of the lovely curves of Eve's breasts, she was best,
Gabriel suggested a raffle to help the finances,
like they did when they found difficult circumstances.

The Queen and God carried no money you see,
however, I wondered how I was going to get my fee.