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Ordeal of Faith: Capsicum Berries
by Sage Sweetwater → (All Poetry by Sage Sweetwater)
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Ordeal of Faith: Capsicum Berries

burn the bastard
chili pepper pulpit
spitting hot curses

botanical curiosity
preaches a fiery religion
figures heavily in Sunday cuisine

form of tithe currency
pass around the
collection plate

naga viper will chew
ouroborous a new tail
newly bred pepper snake

psychologists say eating
capsicum berries is constrained risk
extreme sensations of pain and fear can be enjoyed

method of extreme feelings
without risk or bruises
without bodily harm

horticulture topical analgesic
to relieve the migraine of religion
ordeal of faith headache


Copyright Ms. Sage Sweetwater, firebrand lesbian novelist


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 Reviews of "Ordeal of Faith: Capsicum Berries"
Reviewed by Chip Bergeron
Reviewed on January 23, 2011
I don't always agree with your conclusions, Sage, but I always enjoy how you say what you have to say....A hot poem indeed!!!

Chip Bergeron

Reviewed by D Johnson
Reviewed on January 22, 2011
Sage, many years ago, I had the pleasure of working with a group of Mexicans that brought their lunch with them every day, and on this one day, one of these banditos offered me a huge burrito...It was my introduction the real 'hot' and I've never forgotten that experience. Thanks for the reminder, again...
Cheers,
Dan

Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on January 22, 2011
Well, again, dear Sage, you've take me to church,
and it's mighty spicy. I'm a sucker for spicy.
-gene.

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on January 22, 2011
I draw the line at habaneros. Just call me wimpy, besides I've never let the migraine of religion get to me. Patrick


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