"The way unveiled"

(Brought to light on June 28, 2009).

Rickety fence, ashen from searing heat,
Thrashed by wind, drowned by rain,
Buried 'neath spiders and web,
Helpless prey trapped within
Sickly, silken tomb.

Snarled branches, nettle, and brier
Veil the way, choking out life.

Boarded up windows,
Putrid stench seeps.
Sharp nails protrude,
Spikes stabbed through plank.
Gaunt and grey, door barred shut.


Earth shakes.

Foundations crack.

The way unveiled.


Fingers uproot thorns,
Gently trickling crimson.
Drops of sweat, cascading brow,
Soothing dry, cracked clay.

Hands pry rugged boards,
Pierced by the nails.

Smiling eyes, doors bow,
Sparkling bright, gentle radiance.
He exhales, stone melts,
Peaceful zephyr, breath of life.

Through its wall his feet step,
Life and light herein dwell.