Wednesday, December 23, 2009

The Grail

October 20, 2008

To the child of thirsty lips

A chalice wet and chill;

To the fool in Satan's grip

A burning hail of coal.

To the faithful penitent

A twice death-dealing bath;

But to the wild, luxurious men

A bowl of righteous wrath.

As Gabriel's holy mouth once cried

To the Burning Temple, "Hail!"

Behold, you weary, hopeful, child!

The Bloody, Holy Graal!


Glory to God alone.

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