Ash is Soon

Ash is Soon
dusty tears
from the brief fire.

Blaze White.
Be the Strongest Light.
the Warmest Bright.

So even gone
still in God’s sight

ash will
burn

Might

maybe, may Be
maybe strong
or
may Be Right

maybe should
Or
may Be Good

dusky might—
dark or Light?

which might mine?

Maybe May Be

Sinful Skin

Scream as
I scour you
Scathe you
Scald you

And still
You scorn the penance paid
Scarce my prayers are made
You betray me.

The scourge is within.
I cannot win.