Jesus, the sequel

reborn in mesopotamia
in a new millennium
to an oblivious world

a diaspora to
the spice islands
and south

He celebrates
His third birthday
in detention

a crown
of razorwire

or crucified on
electrified
cyclone

as retailers
rub hands
at post
xmas sales


© rob walker.
(reprinted from micromacro, Seaview Press, 2006.)

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