by Brian Francis Well I’ve stood in the line Awaiting salvation Body and blood Wafer and wine Confessed all my sins Without exception And still was left seeking Some secretive sign I’ve read all the words That the good book offers Listened to teachers From some other time Cried at the news Of the salvation Body and blood The symbol the sign I’ve claimed to be loyal Yet then found misgivings Doubts interceded Salvation the cost Yearned for the time The wellspring of passion Closed off by reason Paradise lost Return to:
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