Saw Jesus Stuck on a Bumper, Stoic as a T-Shirt

If, from sorrow and fury
And resentment it does not
Protect you, why seek wisdom,

Why try any poetry,
Any math, music, any
Cause or creed or art? Why not

Admit we do these dances
For distraction, capering
Metaphysics for relief?

Be contented when you can.
When you can’t, show foolishness,
The mirror held by wisdom,

Platitude for platitude,
Slogan for slogan. You won’t
Gain anything you don’t lose.