to replace the sepulchre
of Old Man
kind
we needed tricks
and concertina wire
and a Scripture known and knowable
only to the chosen --
that's us -- bearing torch
like priests of Mithras
into the cave, draw the flames
from water from Hell
and coming back from that place alive --
stay back, we need
some room (can I get a
volunteer from the audience, please)
looks like
with your help we'll complete our performance
here today.
DIVINITY like discharge
