Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Mecca

bitter pilgrims
dry mold pathways
sand shimmers
mecca beckons
overhead oasis threatens
absolution

heathen's mistress
kneel
before the black stone
pray forgiveness
weep
surrender

children hurl ice frozen cubes
past the MickeyD's
waiting for tourists
but these ice chips want blood

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

*runs away*

Anonymous said...

*runs back*

Oh this is very intriguing, you. I am liking the short sharp lines and images within make for a interesting read. Well done, you.

Shadow said...

what a contrast... beautifully described. ove the 'threatens absolution'

Sarah said...

Hi,
Thanks for visiting my garden!
Your poetry is beautiful. Hope your finals are going well.
Sarah :)

Cynthia said...

Powerfully written. An undertone
of surreal anger.

Linda S. Socha said...

Surreal anger...and deep disappointment.....Well written
Linda