the seraphim
standing sentinel
at the chain-link fence
round the jungle of eden
are not vegetarians

just picture god’s
mouth water when
she thought of sizzling
lamb fat at the altar
remember that angel of death?

probably certain people
have hearts lighter
than god’s – well – no
i guess god has the power
of self-absolution, tricky tricky

if anything in heaven
if one single thing has
a mouth, just knock me
out, i’d rather sleep through
eternity than listen to more chewing