Donald Trump Jesus, Chapter Four

Donald Trump Jesus
feeds the pride-hungry masses
with two tanks and a flyover.

Donald Trump Jesus
says the Virgin Mary
is not his type.

Donald Trump Jesus
asks those without sin
to lend him their stones.

Donald Trump Jesus
wants a bigger table
for the last supper.

Donald Trump Jesus
gives medals of honor
to all his disciples.

Donald Trump Jesus
denies all of them.
Cocks crow themselves hoarse.

Donald Trump Jesus
says one of them is a traitor
with zero credibility.

Donald Trump Jesus
trusts no one but him
to put in the nails.

 

Chad Parenteau is Associate Editor of Oddball Magazine. His first “Donald Trump Jesus” poem was published in 2016. He has published one per year since then.

DL Polonsky is a Boston area artist, writer, and filmmaker. His caricatures have appeared in The Boston Herald and His written work includes the children’s book The Letter Bandits from T.B.W. Books.