Friday, August 17, 2018

Desolation Chamber

Joel Bradshaw- public domain

One more night
in desolation chamber
the hall, slow walk
absorbing glorious
chaotic remnants
through the doors
night through the walls
through dark shades
maroon-beige spirals
geometric patterns
transmutation in dark
moments met, transposition
grace and disorder
sounds marking lust
on the soul’s imprint
cowing to loneliness

As structures stand
the earth churns below
unmoving, unknowing
marking a return
to the same place
with the same key
grinding the lock
peering inside
revelations held by
dim lamp’s shine
cut in desperation’s
glance, peering down
through holes marking
blackout shade’s monument
patterns of the world
the word uncivilized

Morning cuts through
laser-printed beams
casting out patterns
imprinted vision
backs of the eyelids
senses’ uncertainty
direction the floor turns
plan for its day
faces brought forth
anonymous gathering
momentum in movement
ill-gotten gains
places of worship
altars in lines
of faces downshifting
toward sleep

MM 6/2018

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