Joy in Poverty

The aftermath of rain

muggy qualities that belie

a cleansing repute.

 

Dusty clouds fade, not sacrosanct

revealing,

bridges that span the beaten sky.

 

There is no tenet I can cling too,

no expression of faith without impurities,

to fill my empty cup.

 

I fall to my knees 

to make angels,

in the mud, from which I'm born.

 

 

 

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S74rw4rd's picture

The last stanza comes as a

The last stanza comes as a surprise and a very powerful metaphor after reading the others.  I like the "swerve" in the last line. 


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I am happy that you see it, I

I am happy that you see it, I read my words and hope they aren't to vague or confusing. You have a very good mind/eye.