At Thirty-Six
At thirty-Six The man, the shepherd, the priest; so gentle, never raised his fist. Stands taller than most, but not with without cost On his chest hangs a silver cross, a long-term consort of his. Be not beguiled, for he seems glamorous, in the laces of Rome. His heart has been broken, into thirty-six thousand pieces, Yet holding on to the cross for solace, he grapples on. His faith has been interrogated, into thirty-six thousand shreds of doubt, Yet holding on to the Holy cross for solace, he grapples on. His actions have been scrutinized, in lenses multiples of thirty- six, Yet holding on to the cross for solace, he grapples on. His nights have sometimes dragged, lonely and lengthy hours seeming like thirty-six, Yet holding on to the cross for solace, he grapples on. His dreams have been thwarted, voices of intimidation far beyond thousands of thirty-sixes, Yet holding on to the cross for solace, he grapples on. His enc...