And on the eighth day
God looked down on his planned paradise and said,
“I need a man who will test the will
and goodness of a free people.”
So God made a dictator.
God said, “I need a man who failed in everything
with theft and broken promises to live in a golden palace
and convince the poor he serves their needs.”
So God made a dictator.
God said, “I need a wicked man to lead the common folk
with hatred and fear.”
So God made a dictator.
God said, “I need a corrupt man who is above the law
and immune from justice.”
So God made a dictator.
God said, “I need a man who will use violence
to seize power.”
So God made a dictator.
God said, “I need a man whose followers will call
black white, call evil good and call criminals hostages.”
So God made a dictator.
God said, “I need his political party
to obey without question and the press fear his wrath.”
So God made a dictator.
God said, “I need a cruel man who uses his power
and position to punish and harm his opposition.”
So God made a dictator.
God said, “I need a man who will breaks the faith
of even his most godly followers
and leads them to idolatry, place him above me.”
So God made a dictator.
And then God said, “I sent this man to test you
and until you cast him down, you have failed.”
So God made a dictator.
