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Holy Ghosted

You got a habit vanish, then reappear
Preaching in riddles, then poof disappear
A priest with no parish, a faith with no proof
You speak in confessions but dodge every truth

I lit up the altar, I opened the door
You left your robe but not what it’s for
Fast with the scripture, slow to commit
Saint with a side chick, sermon ain’t it

You holy ghosted, vanished like sin
Then came back knockin’ like, “Baby, I’m in.”
But I don’t do rituals with boys in disguise
Or cross my heart for recycled lies

You kiss with verses, then fast like it’s Lent
Play humble and hungry, but I know you’re bent
You think I’m the pew you return to and kneel?
I’m the storm in the stained glass, not part of your deal

So bless your pattern, habit and all
But next time you vanish, don’t bother to call
I found my religion in mirrors and smoke
And learned not to worship where promises choke

Copyright © Brenda Chiri | Year Posted 2025

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Date: 7/30/2025 5:24:00 PM

This is one of your best Brenda, excellent writing!
Date: 7/30/2025 11:51:00 AM

Another superb composition, Brenda Lee. I agree with Eileen...I'm really impressed also. :) john
Date: 7/29/2025 11:51:00 AM

Wow, indeed!!! Certainly one of your best. The power in this is the simplicity of images exploding across the page.
Date: 7/28/2025 11:09:00 PM

That title drew me in right away! Wow. This analogy is superb. This is a masterpiece in use of comparisons. Great writing! I'm really impressed.

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