Worthy Of My Friendship Poem by Iman Mersal

Rumor mongers
for reasons of self-esteem,
lovers of bango and psychoanalysis,
agitators against the state,
theoreticians of infidelity,
those who search among their ancestors' names
for memorable titles,
reformers from within,
honest as garbage,
pessimistic from a distance,
and kind because there is no alternative:

Those who resemble me
and are worthy of my friendship,
those whom you create for me
are plentiful this year.
Dear God,
take away your gifts,
and don't break your promise
about new enemies.