Holy Water

A man's real faith is never contained in his creed, nor is his creed an article of his faith. The last is never adopted. - Thoreau

it cries

it never dries

never lies

it always tries

in brilliant disguise

it owns the skies

it sees souls through their blind eyes

the ultimate prize

always the right size

all-knowing and wise

holy water

Author's Note

"So we saunter toward the Holy Land, till one day the sun shall shine more brightly than ever he has done, shall perchance shine into our minds and hearts, and light up our whole lives with a great awakening light, as warm and serene and golden as on a bankside in autumn." - Thoreau