Unholy Waters

Once again
Religion
Is tearing us apart

Judaic tears
Islamic fear
Shared values in the dark

To kill
For an idea
Judgmental and profane

Begins the end
The baby drowned
—in bathwaters of pain

(The New Room: November, 2023)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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