smash the vases comes the cry
and so they try
China smashing china
but to all, such astonishment
when the shards turn into constellations
in their dreams who could expect such a thing
what Magi.
thunderclaps over the peach orchards
gold ash over the mountains.
Art survives.
despite all forced confessions to the contrary.
and we. who are still alive.
Christ alive in me, the hope of Glory.
the moon dressed in our changeling tears.
mary angela douglas 13 may 2023
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