Behind the Lenten Veil

(a to-often-told tale)

It was hidden

Behind the Lenten veil

Witnessed only

By the Sentinel 

Oh, they'll still all be

Damned just as well

Even if their prey

Dare never to tell

For many intentions

Line the road to Hell

Even those bidden

Behind the Lenten veil

Jim Lonsdale Poetry 2024

Reviews

[Marie]

As I read this very poignant poem, sexual abuse came to the fore and I pray I am incorrect in my opinion, Jim. Yes, they are truly damned and by themselves and the choices they made. I pray that their 'prey' don't stay silent but hit them full force with the revelations which will bring some form of justice for the incredibly horrendous acts they inflicted upon innocent bodies and souls within those bodies. I pray they don't remain hidden anymore, that the veil is pulled sharply aside to reveal them to all. I agree, it is a tale in one sense sadly told too often, yet in another sense sadly not told often enough, but hidden to protect them!!! Thank you for writing this poem, Jim and for raising awareness that things aren't always what they seem sometimes... Superb write! Thank you for sharing, Jim...

[Desert Knave]

Thank you. Yes, you are quite correct on the subject matter. ~Jim

[Marie]

Sadly, dear Jim. Prayed I was incorrect, dear friend...