Cathedral Square

life does

a slow-motion dance

on summer

heat-daze.

footpaths have

their own beat

that lifts in waves

of shimmer-simmer.

 

traffic pounds

the green-wave,

circles in curious motion

this citadel,

slant-eyes this cool fortress

amidst the quick ocean

of to-and-fro.

 

dead square

of wilted geraniums

and sun-burnt craniums,

cathedral-cradled,

cobble-crammed

clamour --

a sterile glamour

of surface show.

 

protesting summer heat,

old -lady church

lifts her skirts

just a beat --

displays a cool brow

and plays to the crowd

their Tuesday night treat.

 

those within

don't pay much attention --

just kneel to their prayers

and beg intervention.

if God hears

what is it to those

who pass by?

who knows

what was saved?

but who cares?

© John McNeil. All rights reserved.
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