in this land of plentiful abundance
god is a colored immigrant
and his name remains unknown
he rents his abode in Abbotsfield, Edmonton
that stinks with the smell of homeless john
in Beverly the Somali and Sudanese refugees dream
god breaking artillery guns and armored tanksmaking hoes, ploughs, and pruning hooks
that their deserted land, once again, may prosper
with North Americans playing no messianic games
in wintry nights these men and women keep awake
by bombarding phrases heard on Sundayempty and meaningless praise to an unreal god
a service to the poor, supporting with whole heart
structures that keep the rich strong and in control
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