Leviathan

One lone man against Leviathan
With its signals and its code
It’s forms and formulation
What’s a soul to do,
Bend and yield as a willow
Or stand proud and tall as an oak?

You tell me,
Or better yet ask Jonah
In the belly of the beast.

(8/22/24)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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