A Whoring they will Go

Here is a link to my latest YouTube reading https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvZAR6uno3A

Ever since Judas betrayed the Christ,
someone’s been yelling,
“Watch me stab the neighbor in the back.”

They bow down at the altar of money,
grin like vermin chasing gold.
Every friend has a price.
Deals sealed with handshakes,
sweat flows, fangs bite.
Someone always bleeds
behind the scenes.

They tread on our bones
for applause and nods.
To get ahead,
but for what?
We ain't stayin.
Gold drips from their grimy fingers.
Shame they can't wash off.
Just ask Lady Macbeth.
Transactions of degradation.
On to the next sucker.

Boots sticky with blood.
Every hand grabs,
every eye covets.
They lie flat, lie tall,
lie anywhere
to get the prize.
Nothing holy.
Nothing’s taken.
Everything descends
down the ladder
into the abyss.

They shuffle papers and wink,
kiss asses,
laugh over the ashes of trust.
Call it ambition,
call it need.

No one blinks,
no one winces.
Do you smell the rust?
The moral bankruptcy
is brutal if you’re invested.
Every hand a money clip,
every word a check mark.
They smile like it’s currency.

And the silent rooms,
where friendship and laughter dwell,
collect the bodies of trust.

Author's Note

Just posted a new long-form poetry reading on my YouTube channel featuring selections from Aluminum Cowboys, one piece from Sleep Always Calls, and a sneak peek from my upcoming book Searching for Nod, coming this November.

A simple at-home reading—just the work and the page.

Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvZAR6uno3A

Books available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Thomas-W.-Case/author/B0CL2RKDGX?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=xsU45&content

Thanks for reading and listening.

Reviews

[Michael Sun Bear]

“They shuffle papers and wink,
Kiss asses,
Laugh over the ashes of trust.”

Thomas those lines so struck me I paused, then started over, reading from the top. Great finish describing the tomb of trust. A very thoughtful condemnation of capitalistic abuse.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, my friend.

[John the Baptist]

This offering only names Judas Iscariot and Lady MacBeth, but it is about a general type of treacherous individual, one capable of the most egregious betrayal to get ahead. These people can be on either side of the law, but their attitude Is "me first and devil take the hindmost." You really don't want this sort as your backup.

[Thomas W Case]

No, you don't, thanks, my friend.

[Rosie C]

I’m bit mind-blown by the strong imagery at play.

You have a very vivid imagination.

Genius choice in words.

Totally enjoyed this piece. x

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, Rosie.

[red93]

Oh yes Thomas fine Work again. No doubt which God rules in the USA - the Yankee Dollar. Exceptional ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Soren]

It is the irony of life that people will take life in trade for a bobble that they can not leave with. Nicely written Thomas very philosophical. Well done

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, my friend.

[Soren]

Most welcome Thomas

[Neville]

Now aint that just typical .. who needs holy books when you can find truth on a single page .. Neville

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, my friend.