Old Time Religion in a Nice New suit

The conquistadors brandished foul

Scorns.

And their silvery breastplates threatened the

Underbrush.

Alexander, gold-haired and furious, marched

Ahead,

Marred, alone. Beyond Phillips’ ability or Aristotle’s

Adjuration.

You, my modern Pharisee, you cajole and you

Take.

Under the guise of help you topple good will and make for yourself an ill-conquered following, you

Snake.