18th June 2018

honeybees
checking out the lavender
sleepless child

© Rachel Green 2018

whispers
in the liquid darkness
bring discontentment.
How many times must he take
the law of God to the streets?
Two boys holding hands
as they order women's drinks from the bar.
He takes another swallow of stout.
God's own drink,
according to the priest at St. John's,
and gods own weapon
a pocket knife with a crucifix handle.
the blood of the Unworthy
caressing the wounds of the Lord.
Another swallow.
Brewer's lace making patterns
on the iron legged table
while the Voice of God
speaks of Retribution
and the resurrection of the Pious.

© Rachel Green 2018