spirit

recovery ridge
is a hill climbed by many.
few summit the peak.

belly of the beast
a rumbling thunderous hunger.
waiting for manna.

gray pall over earth.
but we are not all dead yet.
hearse drives through the night.

white skull and crossbones.
flapping black flag upon ship.
albatross up high.

ninety five theses.
you sold no indulgences.
embraced a nation.

i can see through glass.
we are all transparent cups.
some frosted some clear.