They are living paradox,
lullaby singers
with flaming swords,
not always comforting,
with terrifying reassurances,
balm that disturbs,
singing a song of truth
in front of armies,
hope amidst tragedy.
We like them up in the sky,
away, fictional,
because, after all,
they wake us
to what is more real
than we sometimes can bear,
and if you
come too close
you catch fire.
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Steve Garnaas-Holmes
Unfolding Light
www.unfoldinglight.net
July 29, 2020