Sodomites
Ezekiel 16:49
Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom: she and her daughters were arrogant, over fed and unconcerned; they did not help the poor and needy.
That day you seraphs passed the gate
You heralded an uncreate
You had been told the ten to seek
For nine or less no mercy speak
Instead of going to the square
You yielded to four foreign there
Who chose a fertile valley then
From mountain streams to abject sin
But if you had you would have found
Five righteous ones there cruelly bound
Penetrated, stretched out straight
Their holy souls inviolate
The victims of both young and old
Abused by those whose hearts were cold
To innocence and love once near
Then limited to five born *****
Who refused to enjoin the rest
In malice soaked with violence
And disregard for those in need
Their consciences did no more heed
The cries of those whose lights went dim
So at high noon came heaven’s brim
Five bodies freed from spirits’ flight
There left to burn with Sodomites
Golden Eagle
by Martin Braun 2/28/2020
Chants from Grottaferrata echoes “Inveni David servum meum” over Byzantium like a golden eagle soaring on majestic wings.
Below lies your ancient heritage shrouded in smoke and ruin while Christ’s gaze across the Mediterranean is diverted from the cross before his ascension.
Come for me with your piercing talons and all your power and glory. Rescue me from Ishmael and Sodomites.
Return our visions of iconic Heavenly peace and beauty on Terra and restore your Eden.
Fill our hearts with your Holy Spirit that lifts us to celestial heights, for we long to know you and be with you.
The golden eagle cries out for His children. Soon, we too will join you.
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