what I can’t stand most
is a fundamentalist
those so warped they
plow through the world
for absolutist goals –
true believers born again
carrying crosses to capitol buildings
committing divine crimes
receiving direct messages from
god via email
well, listen here, buddy boy:
the time of prophets is over
& if I see you roving halls
of justice again with hate-flags
& prejudice memorabilia,
just know I was taught
to love my enemies,
but I don’t have to like you
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