*****
Love walked into an Episcopal church
Looking too beautiful
For her known social station
In sisterly sweetness,
She hugged the greeter
And enjoyed the morning’s
Free performance —
For free
While waiting for it, she
Made the joyful noise
Of unfettered happy laughter
Everyone was scandalized
(Those who weren’t
Didn’t dare say so)
— What were
Unconditional love
Beauty
And joy
Even doing
In that
Establishment?
They tossed Love
Out on her ear
And went back
To whatever it is
They had been up to
Before she dared show her face
Among them
*****
The poet/editor of this website is physically disabled, and lives at a fraction of her nation’s poverty level. Contributions may be made at:https://www.gofundme.com/are-you-a-patron-of-the-arts
