detect the distinctive aroma
of armadillo scat and
musk ox aftershave, although
this proved strongly appealing
despite the laxative effect.
From the light emerged
a godlike creature unlike
any who have ever
darkened my doorstep before.
Its garishly colored robes
and slimy green tentacles
hypnotized all who gazed
upon it.
It spoke:
“Hi! How are you?”
The awestruck crowd responded,
“oh, we’re all right.”
This profound exchange led
to an historic trade
: guaranteed miracles for sacrifices.
A goat, for example,