the ambivalence of holy
hovers in a dazed state
while incense breathes fear
and flaps empty prayers
at souls who scurry to
seek a soupcon of tenderness
and a thimble full of water
the ambivalence of holy
becomes empty of essence
♥ ♥ ♥
6 comments:
Wonderfully concise and thought provoking, Susan.
Pamela
Vivid and compact. Nicely done.
I love this one. Again...I'm so glad you found The Whirl. It's nice to visit your work each week.
So lovely and powerful, Tumblewords.
so true. powerful emotions conjured up...well done Sue.
Your ref. re: Autumn Leaves, I can so relate too.
Hugs, G
Excellent poem!
ambivalence
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