SUBSTITUTES

After every Ragnarok the lesser gods
Emerge from the foxholes to set things right
Mercy lies slain? Very well; Carnea,
The Roman goddess of doorhandles,
Will now be taking her prayers.
Great Odin no longer patronizes war?
One-eyed Amatsumara will serve.
He is also a mechanic; henceforth
The Valkyries will gather the dead
On carnivorous motorcycles.