melania's coat

She said,

“i know how to

keep myself warm

in Texas—

this jacket will do it.

“of course,

the fake news media

will misconstrue,

I REALLY DON’T  CARE,

DO U?

“they leave me cold

in my tight white jeans

so i’ll stoke

the fire higher—

i know how to

keep myself warm.

“look at me

in my sunglasses;

i’m so (b)right

it’s blinding.

I REALLY DON’T CARE,

DO U?”

Selah.

i saw someone else there

in Texas.

He was poor and naked.

He was there.

With the children.

Blessing them.

He saw her grand entrance,

wearing that coat.

He said,

“If anyone asks

to take your coat,

give your cloak as well.

Blessed are the poor in spirit,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are the meek,

for they will inherit the earth.

Blessed are the merciful,

for they will receive mercy.

Blessed are the peacemakers,

for they will be called children of God.”

But she loved that coat.

So, she looked at the Naked man,

through those sunglasses,

and just said,

“I REALLY DON’T CARE,

DO U?”

She wore that coat

with pride

in Texas.

She stoked

the fire

higher.

She was cold

there in the heat.

Selah.

As she took her leave,

the poor man remained,

in the naked cold,

warming the weeping children

with his own Body.

He answered her question

in no uncertain terms;

he had no coat to give,

so he gave himself.

Selah.

………………

melania’s coat

by troy cady

for the children,

cold and alone