Peace Donkey On Palm Sunday

The king approaches on Palm SundayForsaking the glorious war horseTo ride a ridiculous peace donkeyGentle as the wings of a doveInaugurating the reign of loveConquerors come with hubris, blood, and violenceRiding stallions of famine, war, and pestilence(They tell me Genghis Khan murdered all of ten million)The Prince of Peace comes without breaking a bruised reedSwords are now for plowing, spears are now for pruning(I’ll tell you for a fact, Jesus of Nazareth killed nary a one)If Hosanna praises rocket’s red glare: Weep over Jerusalem!If Hosanna acclaims kingdom come: Let the rocks cry out!