Standing Ebony Against the Sun
Like a Japanese cock
standing ebony
against the rising sun,
black head crowned
with precious rubies
and charcoal feathers cascading
into a fountain of dark silk;
Christ broods.
Christ broods over His lost flock.
Published by Shirley A Mandel
Shirley A. Mandel is an award winning poet and the author of two books.. In addition to being a writer, Shirley Ann is a Vietnam vintage veteran and served her fellow veterans in the VA medical system as... View profile
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8 Comments
Post a CommentVery pretty:o)
Very pretty:o)
And, the Shepherd never sleeps, so the flock can rest easy! Cheers.
WOW! terrific. Merry Christmas.
Lovely.
Thought provoking indeed!
Wonderfully penned piece.TX
Your imagery is so powerful. This is awe-inspiring.