ardent decoration
much gold and gilded wood
great candles
some the size of men
and faded bishop's robes
preserved behind new glass
in a side chapel
shadowed and cools
a wall of photographs
the roof collapsed
the nave in ruins
where men in dusty suits
and men in overalls
and little priests in clean soutanes
climb rubbled hills
to wonder at the sky
Published by colinhopkirk
Poet, writer, artist. Writing and performing in England, publishing anywhere. Member of Hexameter performing poets. Workshops, projects, cross-arts collaborations.
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Colin Hopkirk Poetry 
Sharply observed. Will hold this one for a suitable moment.
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