[John Riley]

I like how the satire is revealed. How the poem keeps the reader alert, curious. It's a very well-done sonnet, Matt. Remarkable.

I don't care for the last line. It's a horrible thing to have to say but the Nazi metaphor--sheep being led to the showers--is not up to the rest of the poem IMO. It's too much of a wrap-up, a considered head nod. I think it's a great place to dig in and find something much fresher and worthy of the poem. Something as startling as the first thirteen lines.

Hope this helps.