The Zu Returns

The Zu Returns
Or A Crucifix for DeRidder
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—for Ahmos ZuBolton II

He came back again—
Just like Jesus from the grave
DeRidder was shocked

Screaming, hollering—
They didn’t want to hear it
Stories from the Dead

Something in his eyes—
Gave them the Heebie-Jeebies
Just too dark for them

Something peeping thru—
Those sad eyes of his too dark
The darkness too deep

Darkness inside him—
They didn’t want to believe
That Zu had returned

They thought it was all—
Make-believe griot Hoodoo
Voodoo Third Eye stuff

“The Bible don’t like—
De Ugly Stuff” his mother
Said blocking the door

DeRidder’s got more—
Pews than people down there in
Holly Roller-ville

The Zu looked at them—
He was blind in one eye
Stoned in the other

He flew thru windows—
He had a final cure for
Death and gravity

This is what he said—
I’m coming around the bend
You’ll be here soon too

I am the Pitcher—
A Sidearming hero
Throwing you curve-balls

See how the light bends—
Turning the late innings toward
Dark last victory

That’s the reason why—
I’ve come back again for you
Here comes the screwball!!!