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The wind comes sweeping down the plain and certain days continues east, settling into a breeze up among mountains and I breathe it into my lungs, and it catches on my rage. When I remember your secrets you calling God as your expert witness against me. The King, and His Men, and You, against me… Continue reading Oklahoma
My forgotten unforgiven, all these years of misplaced piety and prayers. I admit I understand the appeal– he is easier to confess to; you never looked in his eyes and dehumanized to justify your inhumanity, plus he's everyone's favorite placeholder, after all his forgiveness has overnight delivery. I do hope your religion can save you,… Continue reading guess I’m a jealous god, too
The darkest place I've ever been was the center of your love for me. Eventually my eyes adjusted so I could see such white washed walls, tall windows pointing to a steeple pointing to a god who gripped you with a fear you gripped me with, too. I thought I knew more than I did,… Continue reading The stars, a light.
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