April 5th

Today while travelling on the 33 bus from Kingstanding to Birmingham City Centre I passed an establishment which bore a massive sign reading...

The Hand of God – unisex hairdressing salon.

And Lo,
here is our Lord
giving short backs and sides
to the populace
making up new commandments
to do with frizz ease
and misuse of shampoo;
cutting, crimping, chipping in
with spiritual guidance,
allowing himself
occasional whispers
into ears as he’s clipping.
“My son died for your sins.”
is known to encourage
generous tipping.