In Saint Matthew’s account
Of Satan tempting Jesus
Jesus is told that
He won’t need to free us
He could forget about suffering
And taking the blame
If He’d choose the “good life”
Of Worldly Acclaim
If He would only
Agree to estrange
All of Humanity
In the exchange
Yes
If He would accord
Not to defame
The enduring force
Of Worldly Acclaim
He could painlessly have
His Earthly Domain
Achieving His rule
Through Political Gain
If He would only play
In Satan’s Con Game
Of
Power
Money
Sex
&
Fame