They say you can’t judge a book
solely by its jacket.
I’ve heard it
and I’ve believed it
and I think you should, too.
This is not just about prejudice
and giving people a fair shake.
This is about faith
and hope in the future
and a chance for a better day.

With all this in mind,
heed my words:
My penis is bigger than this
really.
What you’re seeing
– what you’re feeling
it may not seem like much
but rest assured
this is just a strange day.
Under normal circumstances
I am much more impressive than this.
Trust me.

If things were regular
I would be a man of monstrous proportions
and this paltry thing you see before you
would barely be visible
compared to its dimensions.

What?
Oh, yes.
Yeah, I’m excited.
You’re doing great work.
I’m ready to go.
This particular flag is fully raised today
it’s just
usually
there are more stripes.

I think it might have something to do
with what inmate yesterday
or the new brand of cologne I’ve worn.
It’s simply a matter
of why you see
not being
what you get
in the long run.

And normally
I would like to add
It is a longer run than this.
I swear
I’ll get you next time
– and with more materiel.