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Writer's pictureAlisia Maendel

Desert God



they are pointing out to the desert saying they see God.

new bombs on Zion mean only an hourglass tips fast

but I am confused

because I could swear I saw him just yesterday:


He was just right there -over on that table

I took her in my arms and cooed at and laughed with her quickly

as I dashed between my classes afraid

that I would not pass my test.

It was easy, as it turns out

I should have held her longer.


and there, that girl on the phone who collapsed on the floor outside of the gym

“did he die?” -was all I overheard

as I hurried on afraid to be a nuisance but missed

a wedding feast with Him.


He also glanced out of his eyes just then

when he told me the fire had descended on him

burning, scorching, and revealing

and I laughed and shared with him

now a brother and a bride.


so apologies if perhaps I am reluctant to look east just yet,

because maybe yours are finished, but I see mine

still white with harvest

and while some are crying come Lord

Jesus, I am screaming not yet.



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