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Quiet Rites

Quiet Rites

The luminous nature of existence turns to reveal sympathetic reflections...

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Apr 19, 2020
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Sometimes
The congregation takes the other side
An inquisition of familiar lies
A grave distraction from a quiet rite

Sometimes
The congregation can’t make up its mind
Incarceration creeps up from behind
The implication is its own device
In the middle of a salient fight

Sometimes
The congregation can’t be satisfied
Can’t be bothered with the ways and whys
Generatio…

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