we have taken addictions
and built gods of them.
genuflection
does not belie decadence
when priests confer tokens
with side-effects.
church has a cover charge,
but the incense gets you high,
and every single member
of the filthy congregation
can be a prophet if they want.

08/05/2015

Author's Note: Amen. Or not. Whatever.

Posted on 08/05/2015
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