These are the idols I cling to
despite the ancient encouragement
not to
The large television
The multi-function toaster
the well assembled hand-held
communication device that feels</span
so significant in my fingers
These are the idols I cling to
despite the initial spark of Jewish –
one guy, breaking them all down
Feeding anything with fur
I think the ancient Egyptians were
really on to something when they
elevated the common house-cat
These are the idols I cling to
despite my admission that I am
but a worm of Jacob
Artistry over solvency
Lottery over hard work
The joke that destroys the
necessary silence
These are the idols I cling to
and the list is longer than the promises
made to me by the Ultimate Promise Maker
The One who told me I could crush the mountains
with Her at my back
The One who lets me say Her.
The one who told me the wind will
carry all this dust away.