thorns sear into the raw flesh
of a novice's thigh
opus dei discomfort a mere
scratch compared to the ache
of breaking those chains tethering me
to the rock
mmm...i like what breaking those chain symbolize...its a hard thing....greater faith to give up faith than keep it you know...never could do the pain thing though..
Oh, break free of those chains. :)
ReplyDeleteNice use of the prompt words.
mmm...i like what breaking those chain symbolize...its a hard thing....greater faith to give up faith than keep it you know...never could do the pain thing though..
ReplyDeletemarvelous the last line such a surprise.
ReplyDeleteGood to have you back..and how this piece bites..words sharp enough to break those chains...Jae
ReplyDeleteNice weaving of the prompt words ~ I say break those chains too ~
ReplyDeleteYes, it may seem secure while you are there, but once you decide to fall apart and build yourself together again, that is truly free.
ReplyDeleteYou poets can be so dramatic!
ReplyDeleteJust so long as the rock isn't near a shore with a rising tide, you'll be fine.