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Confused

The earth is standing Upon its tail I saw the chief Imam Dash into the stall of the pork seller Shouting "Hallelujah!" The earth is tilting Upon its axis...

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/16/2014 8:02:00 AM

This is powerful despite it's brevity. I am impressed with your writing and I have added you to my favorite poets list. Send me a soup mail if you have a chance, I would like to know more of your story. No one writes this well without having a story.

Kathryn Collins

Date: 4/10/2012 6:33:00 AM

I like this. Tell me if I have it right. Does it mean the Imam does not see what should be evident to him? Shouts hallelujah because of something irrational. Forgive me if I'm wrong.