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
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.
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).
