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Sunday, September 28, 2025

CODE-SWITCHING

by Daniel Romo


And the congregation fell to their knees, 
praying for their savior to supply them with 

All-American manna and a fiery plague on 
their snowflake neighbors where brimstone 

reigns down on their households because 
we are to honor thy mother and forefathers. 

And the pastor calls for the parishioners 
to regain strength like Sampson because, 

Empathy is the new Delilah and no one is 
shaving my locks or taking away my Glocks! 

The second commandment forbids idol 
worship, but the second amendment’s 

exempt in the Patriot’s New Abridged Version
Bible. And the choir rejoices in celebration of 

flag and faith because sacrilege doesn’t apply 
to those proudly waving stars and stripes. And 

Eve was created during Adam’s deep sleep 
so it’s no wonder woke is synonymous with 

nightmare. And here we are, my brethren, 
attempting to love and expel our neighbor 

from this country, deporting the sinners 
from the sanctuary, building walls higher

than Jericho’s.


Daniel Romo's latest book is American Manscape (Moon Tide Press 2026).