ENTER THE CATHEDRAL
by Karen A. Freeman
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A candle-lit cathedral flames soar sweat of bodies mingle in shadows cast, upon stained glass shoulder dirtied by years by tears of many nations bodies through habit play their part eyes meet solemnly ears hear holy words spoken by blasphemous tongue mouth repeating words learned in the land of the soul hands comforting forced through familiar patterns priest and neighbor whore and her lover. A moss covered bank an eagle circles above tears mingle, and leaves in currents swept downstream virgin purity of tears cried in a mountain brook high above snow-topped mountains dragons float on thermals birds sing in the trees unicorn drinks from the stream hiccup and sob, muffled by quiet breezes whispering, be still be one with me lion and lamb virgin daughter and unicorn. |
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Graphics by Moriah's Web Jewels
©1986 Karen A. Freeman