Judas Thaddeus

I heard
what you said
But not
what you meant

Your words
but a smokescreen
Belying
 intent

Each one
deftly crafted
To lure
and delude

Anointing 
your weakness
Blaspheming 
— Saint Jude

(Chicago’s South Side: July, 2026)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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