faith

faith

A Poem by Mary C

i should know by now
      promises pressed against bed sheets
                                    are not covenants

no communion rests on your tongue
         no witness or signature
                             binds us

a sermon
    delivered to my conscience
                           falls on deaf ears


     it's been too long since my last confession


i'm probably channeling cinderella again
          but tonight
           i'll eat this moment with sharpened teeth
                                  breathe with borrowed breath




     -  summoned by prayer or seance
              you appear in my bed
                        whisper promises to my thighs

       
                              and I believe you

© 2014 Mary C


My Review

Would you like to review this Poem?
Login | Register




Reviews

Wonderful poem, love the form. Gives it the feel of a twisting ribbon.
Very emotional and relatable poem.

Posted 10 Years Ago


An interesting self-conviction of the lies we tell ourselves so we can "believe" the lies we are told.

Posted 10 Years Ago



2
next Next Page
last Last Page
Share This
Email
Facebook
Twitter
Request Read Request
Add to Library My Library
Subscribe Subscribe

Advertise Here
Want to advertise here? Get started for as little as $5
Compartment 114
Compartment 114

Stats

331 Views
12 Reviews
Rating
Added on August 30, 2014
Last Updated on August 30, 2014

Author

Mary C
Mary C

London, Ontario, Canada



About
A simple woman, getting older and hopefully wiser. 4 lovely kids, two sons, two daughters. Like to write, paint and play music...that is all I can think of for now :-) This is the story of my jour.. more..

Writing
His Belt His Belt

A Poem by Mary C


Beginning Beginning

A Poem by Mary C