Modern Savior

I visualize Jesus

in the world today.

A great PR man

losing his way

to all the complexities

befalling every man.

Too busy working
to ever take a stand

as the second coming

remains just a myth.

Ignoring the promise,

allowing us to drift

between what’s right

and so, so wrong.

Eyes looking upward,

ears hearing the song

of another siren

in the distant night.

Another scene unfolds,

another horrific sight

and he at a computer

deciding work or play.

This time he thinks,

‘I’ll do it their way‘.

poem and artwork by Dave Holloway

‘Tis the Season

December must be

the month of lies.

Jobless rates down.

A fat man flies.

Gifts abound

and no one cries.

Sales sky rocket

and everyone buys.

Smiles on every face.

Jingles in the air.

The idol shines bright

and none will dare

tell the truth

about ribbons and bows

turning to nooses

when a cold wind blows

in January.