"The spire in the sky
Over the bridge
The spire in the sky
Crucifix
Cross
Don’t know where my friend went
The other raped girl
We used to notice that cross
Not far from my place
My old place with my man
Duplex
Raccoons in the trees.
Spire in the sky
Calling me back to look
alone
Finally wound up there again
Saint Agnes
Fountain of sin?
No.
I miss my friend.
She went mia.
No idea where.
Phone off.
Maybe she’s fine.
Said she needed a break..
Fire in the sky?
Fire in the sky?
Watch the sun rise…
Went roaming..
Around the church
Talk to the statues..
Singing on the sidewalk.
Longing for safety
Maybe someone will help.
Love me,
Love me…
Want to return..
Follow the bridge -
To that church spire in the sky..
Met a nice young man there.
He was so kind.
Sat on the grass with me.
I like my new church
I hope to return.”
~ Kelly Alexandra Hoff, “Spire in the Sky”, 2023 February 4
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