Into the Desert

About the poem: inspired by the idea of 40 days of isolation,like the Hebrews and like Jesus. When I wrote this poem I felt isolated...intentionally separated myself from others...looking for answers.

 

Into the Desert

 

 

I led them

words ordained with vigor

into the dust-choked desert

to embody the unknown

 

 

I led them

while days drip emptiness

and nights vomit bitterness

and prayers wilt bone-dry lips

 

 

I led them

behind belfry doors I heard them

and in the turbulence of incense

I felt them filtering through

 

 

I led them

not a crust is wasted

as my name is carried on a plaintive wind

to the edge of revelation

 

 

No Defeat!  No Victory!