Church

I found my God 
In a sunset over the Grand Canyon
When I was seventeen 
And afraid of love

I'm still afraid
But religion's abandoned the Canyon
And taken residence in your bedroom

Your pillow is my altar
I kneel and pray
My hand on your chest
The blanket tangled in our legs

Light a candle for our Tuesdays
Our fifth blocks
And Saturday afternoons

Put a thumb to my forehead
And bless me
Perform your sermons alongside mine
And introduce me to the Savior
Between your sheets
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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July 3, 2018 at 8:07 AM
That god will satisfy.. but for a season! A very gifted, clever write!
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