The Politics Of Religion

The arrogance
of conscription
the blasphemy
of denial

Abraham
shouting high above
to dam
the bloody Nile

We speak with words
deceptive
to try and steal
the peace

As blasphemy
that self destructs
in arrogance
— repeats

(The New Room: March, 2024)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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