Of Weighted Crown
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OF WEIGHTED CROWN
whose thorns? you think you know.
c r o w n e d with heavy g o l d of s i n —
layer upon layer, an i m m o v a b l e feast.
the k e g of power, one thinks he has. king
of t e r r o r, troubled in burdensome brow.
the d a n c e of the threatening l y n x , with
eyes of o p a l fire, free a kingdom of his
earthly voice. Salome’s unabandoned rhythm
chops off Herod’s head. The king’s unholy wife
and child are his f e t t e r s for life...for death.
the Savior preaches and heals as the Baptist’s head
is plated, presented and celebrated for a brief season.
4/2/2018
It’s A Shorty Contest/Sponsor: Deborah Beachboard
Copyright © Kim Rodrigues | Year Posted 2018
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