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In an Abandoned Sanctuary
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in an abandoned sanctuary
a single wooden pew

in the middle of the pew
a woman sits praying

inside her fragile heart
a little girl cries

in the girl’s teardrops
the kiss of Christ

within the kiss: hope…
tears are blessed, multiplied

and from within joy wells up
like an angel chorus

and tears spill out
onto uncomfortable pew

a sacrifice of love
from heartbroken child

inside a lonely woman
in an abandoned sanctuary


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 Reviews of "In an Abandoned Sanctuary"
Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on June 23, 2004
Dawn such a touching powerful poem, exquistely written!

Reviewed on June 23, 2004
Very moving poetry, this was excellent Dawn,

Reindeer

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on June 23, 2004
Fabulous poem, Dawn. Enjoyed much.

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on June 23, 2004
Dawn, Poetry at its finest. The last two lines brought it all home. Excellence. Lisa

Reviewed by Debashish Haar (Reader)
Reviewed on June 23, 2004
MASTERFUL work, Dawn! I love this form of poetry...HERE the form is more IMPORTANT than STRUCTURE...and I love how you progress in each line...BRILLIANT poem, Poet!

Debs

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on June 23, 2004
This is a perfect poetic dance of such intensity and depth, Dawn. The balance and the rhythm are superb and the seed of truth and pearls of wisdom you "crack open" are most beautiful. You take us into the central crux and out again wonderfully. This is a real gem of a write - am keeping! Thank you. Kate xx

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on June 23, 2004
very nicely crafted poetry ...

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on June 22, 2004
This is nice. I enjoyed the style. Couplets work well here. Great job.


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