Limbus Infantum

Inspired by what the priest told my mother about the fate of her still born child and how it hurt her (and pissed her off enough to leave the Catholic Church)

My brother went to limbo

Stillborn and unbaptized

Faultless but Original Sin

Status unknown

A soul in liminal space

Lost between heaven and hell

Damnation spared

Salvation denied

Consigned by papal decree

Resigned to the Mercy of God

Wrenched, a mother's heart

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

Some but not all priests are heartless fools who think more of the invisible than the weeping woman nearby.

My mother was RC and left the church because of its antiquated and heartless attitudes. For any human being to say such a cruel comment to a grieving woman does not understand the meaning of his bible.
Thank goodness, there have been changes and changes afoot.

A fine piece of writing than needed to be shown.

[Kane Hagwood]

This is a really powerful piece. Although I myself was never Catholic, I hear that sometimes the views can be pretty intense. I myself have differing views, which at times have been clashed with by others. I tend to keep those sides of me to myself, lacing them in my work. This poem feels like it has even more to say, yet a hand has been placed over its mouth. Its a powerful effect I fail to properly put into words. Cut, firm, to the point, while having worlds of meaning behind each word. This is well written, even if the subject matter is heavy. A good poem and a good read, friend.

[Schatz]

Thank you Kane! I so appreciate your feedback! I am especially grateful as you the first person, save for the person who turned on to the site, to review one of my poems. Yes, Catholicism can be heavy duty, and I don't know that my mother ever fully recovered. Take care, Bob

[Kane Hagwood]

Well, I feel your work should have more eyes on it! I know the feeling of pouring your heart into something and hearing crickets chirp. It feels good reminding poets, writers, and other creatives that their work and their voice DOES matter. That, and I get to read amazing work that often times goes overlooked. Here's hoping you have more people review and read your work. You take care as well! :)

[Schatz]

That is sweet of you! I am looking forward to reading some of your work this week. (I just have to dig out of a work hole I seem to be in first.)

[Kane Hagwood]

Well, if and when you do, it is very much appreciated. No pressure though; life can be busy and we have to prioritize. If anything, when people take time out of their day for my work, it's an honor. So never feel pressured, but always know it is appreciated.

[Schatz]

Finally have, and enjoying every second of it.