Baptism
written by: Arlene Antoinette
A drowning of the old man, a coming forth of the new.
You drowned, then arose, excitedly yelling that you
were made new, but your lies were not washed away
under the grave of cleansing water, your camouflage
only took on a new hue.
Arlene Antoinette is a poet of West Indian birth who grew up in Brooklyn, New York. She graduated from Brooklyn College and worked as an instructor with disabled individuals for many years. You may find additional work by Arlene at Foxglove Journal, Little Rose Magazine, I am not a silent Poet, Tuck Magazine, The Feminine Collective, The Open Mouse, Amaryllis Poetry, Boston Accent Lit, Sick Lit Magazine, Postcard Shorts, 50 Word Stories, The Ginger Collect, Neologism Poetry Journal and Your Daily Poem.
Latest posts by Arlene Antoinette (see all)
- Of The Sea - July 19, 2021
- A Final Goodbye - January 28, 2021
- Baptism - September 2, 2020
