murmuring i heard coming through windows
not shut in heaven closer to corridors
opened to slums of children!
heaven confused of ambitious preachers
serving prestigious churches in cities
while sanctuaries elsewhere permanently
deserted!
generous gifts and atmosphere of apathy
produced by great organ-music so expensive
are signs for pinnacle of worldly success!
costly stained glass windows permit not
into sanctuary rays of light from slums
and the loud grief and cries of children!
supply station has been transformed by the rich
and their angelic allies into the place of
refuge
with no errands except cushioning of nests!
henry victor 21.07.2002
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