In the niched cosmos of the church wall,
Christ’s palms, painted vermillion,
metamorphose—
in wood and tempera
he holds whole the lead-white
thorns and false roses.
Published in the October 21, 2016 issue: View Contents
In the niched cosmos of the church wall,
Christ’s palms, painted vermillion,
metamorphose—
in wood and tempera
he holds whole the lead-white
thorns and false roses.