The Pringles

The stained glass window is lovely
From the outside

As the sun shines through
It reveals beautiful shades of
Blue, red, green and white

But the glass cannot contain
What lies within
Lurking among the creaky pews
And above the wooden floors
Are the Pringles

The women sit
Backs up straight, ankles crossed
White gloves on hands to hide
Their crimson, red claws

The men pretend
They like to talk 
Of the weather, sports and news
The air is cold
The tension, fierce

And all the while
A woman stands, alone
In a corner
Glancing around timidly
Her eyes resting
On a statue
Of Jesus
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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