POETRY

Oh God

What has he done now?

Oh God (My grade-school teachers scold: Not to take His name in vain) But I was never told Why

IMPOTUS In an un-authorized landing Back from outer space Announced re-opening places of worship I agree they’re essential But they are also sitting ducks for spreading disease

Meanwhile, in Mississippi A church goes up in flames Authorities suspect arson, Partially due to the spray-painted phrase: “Bet you stay home now you hypokrits [sic]” Geniuses, all.

Oh my effing God If Her Holiness is watching This tragicomedy of errors — Except, accept the fact that: God has nothing to do with this.

-c.f.fong

References:

NBC News Trump deems places of worship ‘essential,’ claims he can order their reopening

The New York Times Church that defied coronavirus restrictions is burned to ground

Carmen Fong is a writer, artist, and colorectal surgeon who lives in New York City with her partner and two cats. She was a Stony Brook Children’s Literature Fellow and writes young adult novels. She also blogs about healthcare and surgery. Her poetry has been published in The Apothecary and on Medium.

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