Altoetting

I wasn`t too sure if I should post this, but here you go...

A dead saint walking; a standalone crossed cloud

sanctified for a black madonna. In hand with a

soon-to-be-holy footer with a belt-busting crucifix.

Pictures hang like a row of orphans, nearly saved.

So circle into the blue; the be-seen race,the

block of sunken necks.A church shouting for air.

I stand before a locked door and hear voices.

They talk about me in a way I do not understand.

(How can I move into another day, when I am

trapped in glory?  God resides in quiet corners)

Author's Note

Altötting is in South Germany, not far from where I live, it is like Lourdes. I think religion
is fine, but it should never be a show. That`s what I tried ( and probably failed) to express
here....

Reviews

[Lyn Anderson]

From my perspective, you never fail to move with your words, and yes, it shouldn't be for show, and often is ...

[Rita L. Sev]

Traveling so long and far to find grace... makes one wonder if they really believe at all. 'll stick with the quiet corners... He speaks more clearly there. A well crafted view of this particular pilgrimage, Leslie.

[Leslie Philibert]

Thanks for the review, and all the others too. I should perhaps explain that Altötting is the holiest
place in Germany, in South Germany, like Lourdes. I live not far away. I find it depressing, religion is
fine for those who like it, but it should never be a show, I tried to get this feeling over here.

[Rita L. Sev]

I teach Religion and Church History in a Catholic school, and I wholeheartedly agree that religion should never be a show - yet is almost always is. Much different from faith, which is personal... I have heard of the pilgrimages in Altotting, as well as Lourdes, Fatima, Guadalupe, Knock... all very lovely I'm sure, but I will stay closer to home to find my soul... :)

[Frieda P]

Why not Leslie, we're all entitled to our own beliefs and delusions, not sure what your title means, but I like where you took this one...

[stars are far]

Thats is well written.. even when i need a dictionary to understand this .but it is great :)

[Leslie Philibert]

Thanks for the kind words, it`s about my belief that religion should be a private look at your ownread moreThanks for the kind words, it`s about my belief that religion should be a private look at your own
heart, not about crowds, noise and show. Thanks once again.

[stars are far]

that is also what i believe in, since it something between you and God,not a human and the crowd ...
my pleasure :)