solemn amusements (Day 86 of 100 -- poetry challenge)

in poetry •  6 years ago 

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A thin tin milagro heart,
pressed
and put to use,
prayed over and smoked;
worn out in task and time.

A silly sentiment
strewn about,
pushed and pulled,
stretched
to meaninglessness.

A gilded ideal,
blinding and gaudy,
revered as solid;
but a pot-metal bauble
lightly masked.

What a folly,
or is it a jest?

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  • All pieces are newly crafted and posted shortly after in adherence to the rules of the challenge. All the photos are mine unless otherwise stated.

  • Entry for Day 86 of 100 Days of Poetry Challenge by @d-pend.

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