Torn Bible page float down Cherry St

If I’d ever see anything more poetic.

I peak here, I think to myself,
my stride hastening unconsciously
as my eyes follow the path of the page,
as if I could make out the scripture,
knowing good and well Sunday school
was the only school I wasn’t the top of my class.

I thought it followed me
all the way to the crêpe shop—
come to find out
there are more than one.

The sky rains Bible pages down on me,
no longer do I have to focus to see
John,
Matthew,
hell even Ruth’s here.

The absurdity of the situation
would make you believe I’m embellishing.
i’m not.

It’s just a sign I refuse to acknowledge
And as a poet,
I'm inclined to write.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Carmack Avatar
July 4, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Hopefully, they will keep flowing down Cherry street. Congrats on your placement and thank you.
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