A Religion for Bergamot, Lemon, Iris, Jasmine, Rose,
Patchouli, Vetiver, Opopanax, Tonka Bean, Frankincense,
Sandalwood, Musk, Civet, Ambergris, Leather, and Vanilla
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If gods you worship, saints you worship with,
Do not wear lace and Shalimar perfume,
Consider changing them. Switch to a myth
Including goddesses who wear a plume,
Say, ostrich purple on their private parts,
And change to gods with genitals as large
As Elon Musk’s ego but don’t have hearts
As hard as his. Pray like Madame Defarge
To something steely smelling more like blood.
You will not need knitting needle skills or
Your rosary. You still can hear heads thud
From chops. Your spiritual soul will soar.
But first look out for gods who wear a scent
