Gregorian Chant

The mysteries of life?

Voices raised

to the very roof

of the cathedral

in adoration,

in supplication.

Sweet refrains,

the mantra

of the zealots,

made not for Him,

but for you.

Music to take you

to a place of worship

where you can commune

with the Lord,

where you may self flagellate.

Have you never worshiped Him,

felt His presence,

felt that nothing here

on earth mattered?

Felt your heart swell

and your soul float

towards heaven?

This greed filled world

distracts all

from having a relationship

with Him.

Lead us not into

temptation Lord,

but deliver us from evil.

But it is too difficult

these days,

as the earth melts,

to know what is evil

and what is not?

 

21/04/19

 

 

Author's Note

Reviews

[Laura Kate]

What started off as light and effortless imagery turned into a much deeper, heavier feeling. I like that you leave it open too for the reader to contemplate.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Kate. I have my strong views but I have no right to impose them.

[Pete]

things certainly do seem to be waxing ever worse all the time - the lines becoming more blurred. i like the chant rhythm and theme. nevertheless we must hold fast to immutable truth and continue fighting the good fight. nice, thoughtful, creative read ... :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I do agree Pete we must be steadfast and hopeful. many thank yous.

[Robert Trakofler]

Wow I couldn't agree with you more... the lines get blurred more and more in society but your lines didn't! wonderful thoughts you placed here. Good to know I have some company out there in the digital ether...

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed BB the lines are now dotted and intertwined. Many thanks.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree my friend.
"But it is too difficult
these days,
as the earth melts,
to know what is evil
and what is not?"
The above lines are true and I hope. Maybe the Gregorian is being heard. Thank you John for sharing the amazing words and thoughts.
Coyote

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you so much Coyote John.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome John.

[Wayfaring stranger]

You make very good job here. I can hear Gregorian chant at my ears. Words are very meditative . Reader can feel vibrations of ancient times but even there was not clear who is evil or who is good.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed there are many who profess to love their god while they destroy, kill and maim. Thank you Thomas.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i guess we need to pray "deliver us from whatever might be evil, whether it looks like it or not"
you are so right...can't tell anymore.
it is so covert. Good piece.
j.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Just one of those weekends Jacob. Many thanks.