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At the Temple

By kostasAu

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The light air of the church excited From burning candles and incense Buckling under other more physical smells Of sweat and breath from bodies Ingrained with chemical substances And saturated with carnal pleasures Becomes incapable of uplifting the prayers To the heavenly chambers Whence immaculate saints Are watching in a haze of disbelief. http://www.btinternet.com/~kostas.hrisos Written January 3rd, 2002 © on Jan 02 2002 11:27 PM PST   0 • 10

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