What Rough Beast | Poem for August 9, 2018

Chad Parenteau
Stormy Daniels Jesus

Stormy Daniels Jesus
wants to make a deal
with the authorities.

Stormy Daniels Jesus
really sees herself
in the part of Judas.

Stormy Daniels Jesus
wants the silver
but will not consent
to self-asphyxiation.

Stormy Daniels Jesus
settles for the Magdalene role,
but with less stoning.

Stormy Daniels Jesus
isn’t sacrificing
anything for you.

Stormy Daniels Jesus
would rather you see her next show
than watch her ascend.

 

 

Chad Parenteau is the author of Patron Emeritus (FootHills Publishing, 2013). His work has appeared in Tell-Tale Inklings, Queen Mob’s Tea House, The Skinny Poetry Journal, Ibbetson Street, and Wilderness House Literary Review. He serves as Associate Editor of Oddball Magazine.

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