march
claustrophobic shock
swept in a sea of rebels
we're so glad you came
claustrophobic shock
swept in a sea of rebels
we're so glad you came
Patriarch of patriarchs,
you put me in my place,
who foolishly believed there
might be value to my life,
although it drained away as
age consumed my pretty face,
without my yet achieving
true fulfillment as a wife.
Make our nation great again.
Restore to us our right
to kitchen, hearth and birthing
bed, in custody of men,
to wash in tears of color
til the streets are blinding white,
to spread our one religion
for the others all are sin.
Defend our Constitution,
for it guarantees our guns,
and shields us when we stand up
to debase the ones we hate.
Impel indoctrination
for their daughters and their sons.
"American" means "just like us."
They must assimilate.
What was it your savior said
of needles and their eyes?
Something about birth control
or queer abomination?
They say he shamed the wealthy.
What a pack of filthy lies!
The fortune you've acquired is
the proof of your salvation.
Build up our economy,
bring jobs back to our shore.
We all ought to be rich like
you, I'm sure that you'll agree.
It doesn't make a difference
if they pay less than before.
I know, despite the evidence,
you're looking out for me.
Patriarch of Patriarchs,
you'll put Them in their place,
who foolishly believe that
moving forward is the way.
Reverse us to a time when
being Them was a disgrace,
and then the straight Caucasian
male will finally have his day.
fling her far away
disappearing for their lives
leash law yanks her back
a dream so lifelike
victory within our grasp
cruel awakening
hip's width to the right
one foot planted on the ground
transfixed, we look up
mirror unyielding
sacrifice without reward
inducing ennui
our liberal tears
sweet, savored on gloating tongues
wept also for you
sweet smile contorting
slide down rainbows into hell
songs of galaxies
long and frigid nights
numb my stiffening fingers
sensitize my mind
basal boluses
beating the alternative
saltine methadone
forsaken pleasure
cleansing with flavorless fuel
no life to lengthen
fresh revolution
dawning full of promises
u-turns forever
legally buried
teaspoon archaeology
sinks the memory
breezy excitement
slowly draining from my face
what if she shows up?
Feline and mongrel
the fur it scatters,
most divergent
where it matters.
Fiddlers, restless
and wanderlusting,
never should have
been so trusting.
Radiant heat rose
not from desire,
but earth beneath
your feet on fire.
59 after
your golden hour,
things go south and
things go sour.
white candle burning
what tonight is all about
touch the merchandise
sheltering in place
corpses burned in memory
garish bravado
fabricate outrage
crying wolf for all of us
concern fades away
steaming ablution
transient balm for the crust
deserts encroaching
chances are fleeting
conjure up a miracle
faithless elector