Ever Reaching
written by: Chasity Gaines
@ChasityAnneGai1
Stone by stone; hand to hand
Passed along; toiling beneath
an unforgiving sun
and as I watched with wonder
These humans thought
that stone and mortar
a house for worship
Hard wooden pews Harsh reminder
fiery brimstone of Judgement Day
As so-called priests buzz
Like a hive of disturbed bees
No matter this stoney building
Shuts out the sights and sounds
Doors and windows shut to nature
No Gods would abide this dark abode
Though they believed
Building stone structures
Would grace them in God’s glory
As monies and goods
Exchanges for eternal promises
Everlasting life after death
of an unearthly place
High amongst the Gods of old
Bound by pearly gates
Protected by angel wings
Still yet they build
Hoping to capture
their elusive host
with church bells
and high rising steeples
Ever reaching
I write poetry, fantasy, and creative non-fiction. I hold a Bachelors in Creative Writing and English from Southern New Hampshire.
I finally gave up on my mundane job to become a full-time writer. I am participating in NaNoWriMo for the first year!
I love to read, write, mediate, listen to music, spend time with family, and relax at the beach.
- Look - June 3, 2022
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