Hobo Jesus & The Mad Hatter
thrown out
into the street
beaten to a pulp
they didn’t call the cops
in Old Orleans
let go
once or twice
by King Cake Law
the Mad Hatter
sings the blues
making deals
with black cats
in copper suits
robbing from Peter
to pay Paul
is that what this
has all come to?
slander campaigns
and random diseases
the artist
formally known
as
Emanon Yesac
John Jacob
Jingleheimer Schmidt
whatever the hell it was
I think I owe him
20 bucks
but he’s shit out of luck
because I gave it to
Hobo Jesus
that sleeps in the park
he needs it more
than we do
anyway
and someone
had to be crucified
right?
well, fuck you, man
if the shoe fits
wear it
©J.D.C.IV 2019
James D. Casey IV is the author of six full-length collections of poetry, founder and editor-in-chief of Cajun Mutt Press, and extensively published by small press venues and literary magazines internationally. He is a southern poet with roots in Louisiana & Mississippi, currently residing in Illinois with his Beautiful Muse, their retarded dog, and two black cats.
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