January 9, 2025 Poetry

Jumpscare

Artwork by Parker Wilson

  

after Gram & Emmylou

I saw my devil
he had a beer gut and an erection. 

I saw my angel
she had a beer gut and a harp.

I saw my garden
flowers and flowers with thorns.

I saw my crown
of Valium and bourbon. 

Like Jesus
but more fun.

Like Jesus
but holier because we can touch. 

I saw my deep blue sea
oh, man! 

I saw my God Complex 
not sustainable.

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