David Walker Poet Rhyme

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I Knew

I Knew
David J Walker

I
I knew a priest
Who blessed the best and 
worst of us 
Saying
Go in Peace 
But leave your burdens here

II
I knew a man who bore 
His chest 
And cursed the heavy verse
That tore his breast 
And left him overcome 
With fear 

III
I knew the sound of
Distant thunder
And feigned the smell 
Of distant rain
In dry wonder 
And long-deserted days


IV
I knew the phrase of 
Remittance 
The key to every golden door
And who so swore would 
Join the banquet 
And thirst no more for
Wine from the golden goblet 

V
I knew a woman who 
Foretold the fortunes
Of worried patrons 
Who burned their aprons
And locked their doors
Vowing this time no more

VI
I knew the tales of 
Reconciliation   
Leaving the burdens 
On the steps for the
Priests to sweep away 
In the mornings after 

VII
I knew life when
The sun was burning 
Hot
In the midst of a
Lush garden

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