The Sins That Came Before Us

it's just evidence,
throw it in the case,
it will convince them of the one thing
they never want to say,
i was a child
brought up
in Christ's name.

Sold!!! The Old Road

if this is all I have
at my side,
I still see
one mind
shines
still shows
only the still one knows,
why is nine
the code?

Water

it's a new thing,
this element.

I somewhat see a crocodile
lurking
in the shadows,
in the shallows of my breath,
it's a showdown I knew would come around
eventually,
it always happens
like a snake in the tall grass,
walk on by.

oh, it's nothing,
nothing to go by,
just a barely perceptible light,
the reflection of a reflection,
like men going at it blind,
proper for those who tackle a great dark night.

and duly--
this soul is still tied,
these wings will not fly,
and all that I see,
my feet wrapped in vines.
it's a slippery stair,
one slip and you're there
the darkest of depths
and the crocodile's eyes.

my sister,
what's there?
I hope you brought a light.