This is a genuine request for some honest opinions. I promise it is not spamming or any form of self promotion since I have given up gigging and have little or nothing to gain by indulging in such practices.

My problem is that I have been accused by quite a number of people of indulging in blasphemy because of a song I wrote called "The First Good Friday" which is on my second and last album. In my time I have been accused of hypocrisy, bigotry, incitement to hatred and musical incompetence. I can live with all that but, honestly, blasphemy is a step too far.

The song is an experimental one and tries to imagine what two countrymen might have said to each other on meeting on the morning of the first Good Friday and discussing the crucifixion. I honestly thought it was anything but blasphemy, but perhaps I'm losing my touch in my old age.

I don't know how to handle the blue clicky things but you can find a full version of the song by following the links to the album Joined Up Writing on my webpage at www.mickeymacconnell.com. It should play if you have Real Player loaded.

I'm a member of Mudcat but my cookie seems to have gone absent without leave. I swear to the almighty Joe Offer and other great virtual overseers that this is a genuine attempt to elicit the opinions of those I respect and admire.

Best wishes to all......Mickey