by Murray Dunlap
Crying Out
Crying out for peace
I find myself sore
Beaten
Exhausted
Crying out for sanity
I find myself perplexed
Deceived
Lost
Crying out for a little love
I find myself inadequate
Undeserving
Unable to repay
Crying out for Truth
I find myself believing
Saved
I find myself on my knees
Church
Outside the doorway
Hyperventilating with a cleaving heart
Frantic
Epinephrine bloodstream
Dilated eyes
Cardiac quandary
Anxiety
Suddenly
A stained-glass doorway
Ripples smoothing over
Pools of evensong
Hallowed prayer
A thoughtful anonymity
Blessed calm
Peace
image: Christ by Odilon Redon