A Mask of Sorrows
Image to image, in the halloo of night
a prayer rustles;
God’s darkness stutters a brief message:
even the dreamer must undertake
a dream without end – a passage
through death to a world beyond fear.
Rose and rood made one, long ago conjoined,
the long night draws breath
from a living flame, the living flame of
love in a dark night of sense.
Thank you. I actually am ATM - working with B's poetry is soothing. Was wobbly yesterday though.
That is so beautiful. I particularly like the line, “The living flame of love in a dark night of sense.” It describes the deep love that lies within us. That passion will never fade. Sending hugs, Kate. Xxx
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