The
presence
of
the devil
in
a house
is
like
Manila
today,
hot
and humid
feverish
with
the grime
of
evil intent.
It
violates
my
nostrils
with
its soot
and brings me
viruses
more
virulent
than
vitriol
devouring
yesterday’s
phlegm.
May
God send
His
cold wind,
Sweeping
it away
Forever.
Thursday, February 22, 2001
4:00 - 4:15 PM