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Grandeur

How can I pray in such grandeur? I am but a fallen soul A beggar on my knees Upon such marble I might freeze And above the intricate canopy Mocks and chides me I do not belong A simple chapel … Continue reading

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Anne Boleyn

A crown And books For reformation Reformed you A king A church A guttural cry Gutted you Small worth A kingdom Power taken Overpowering you Just a crown And books For a bloody reformation Reformed you (c ) Helen Valentina … Continue reading

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Church

In the church we waited So alone Heaven cracking Like an eggshell over rough hewn stone Doves of peace plummet Into the dusty air We waited in our faith And deep despair In the church we prayed Hopeless fools Angels … Continue reading

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Searching

I am searching for the light I am wandering this night In this ancient habitat I might find the way at that Broken church just like my soul In the dimmer light is whole Shining beacon in the night I … Continue reading

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Hidden Depths – for Prompt 13 – Photo Inspiration

We waited outside Deathless minutes passing Far beyond the weave of grieving We waited It is very true there is no knowing the heart of loss turning, twisting seeking succour and compassion in hallowed walls, these hidden depths The priest … Continue reading

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