Iconoclasm

If you thought
You understood why
Religions have their purpose
In the scheme of things
Think again
Symbolism
Religious or otherwise
Impresses deep
Into your psyche
Nothing but
What you think you
Know and believe
May be true
Or real.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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