Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
April 27, 2026

Judas in Theory

"...I desire silence over false praise..."

Judas in Theory

I won't feed your ego and for that you believe me to be wicked.
I desire silence over false praise and mock acceptance.

The scene asks all giving nothing in return.
And I hold no love for anyone including myself.

But the freedom of deceit is beautiful.
As I will speak with a forked tongue to see you happily over the cliff.

Red card in pocket and a simple rose held bleeding in hand to sit upon your grave.

I always count my blessings with your misfortunes.

I wear a mask as do we all.






Article © John Patrick Robbins. All rights reserved.
Published in the June 21, 2021 issue .
Image(s) are public domain.
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