lacrimarium
font of infinite sadness
ever-present river of tears
the depths of which gyrate
with humans' unmet fears
. .
cobbled via dolorosa
painful stone by painful stone
tender knees to Earth submit
we stand and watch
you plod alone
living scripture
in every breath
quietly moving
towards death
doubly forsaken
meting out sacred destiny
from on high falls royal decree
of you a sacrifice they scheme to make
poured out quenching vengeance's thirst
faltering you cry and from sour flask you drink
'gainst the magnitude of herculean task we shrink
. .
as your soul prepares its libation for the nations
your body tender n dearly beloved slows its beat
pierced secret chamber one last humiliation
a mix of tears wine vinegar and holy blood
released in memoriae we to this day
keep vigil and await your return
as promised our once
and future king
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Magpie Pearls
Poetry~ This poetic journey started when I began questioning why I write poetry. The assumption I'd come across pearls of wisdom to impart is quickly challenged by readers of "Magpie Pearls", leading me to explore truth in a broader sense. Is truth univer...
