Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Frances Carleton #25 - monument lost



Yesterday a monument burned
ancient wood ignited
after years of drought
glyphs in the grain
scolded
stone legacy cracked
crown toppled
by marching indifference 

Glowing in the darkness
throwing light
cinders drifting 
stars made

Tears shed over stories not yet said
tales already told, forever altered
         the engagement in its shadow
         laughter sheltering from rain
         beauty in complex simplicity 

Pores blocked with ash
choking on thorns
drowning for money

A forest devoured


(The day after Notre Dame burned)

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