In Another Poem Deception

when the dust settles 
then spreads again
when men in their endless amens 
crescendo

an occurrence

winters are born right here 
rightfully wrongfully they exist
never leave never die in 
the way a life melts away
nothing more than a puddle
liitle ring

in another poem at the same time
the frost of her lips deceives 
they are a cold road to a frozen hell
her slim legs are exclamations
enjoy the ride 
pilgrim

there is chanting in the forgotten woods 
the leaves are sullen dreary even this time of year
men in worship predictably fall to their knees

believing in everything
they rock the dull air
the earth beneath 
bowing 
tortured 
trees

jppestana
In Another Poem Deception
8.30.2019