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Creative Corner: Afternoon Rites

Creative Corner showcases original creative work from UFV students.

The sepulcher had lain empty for years.

A crumbling heap that stood, forgotten.

Nobody knows who it was for.

 

An ancient, low bell

stirs the flight

of dozing mourning doves.

The death knell

of sleep.

 

Orange blossom and hyssop

anoints

the low, winding breeze

embalming

the smells of spring.

 

High summer wind chimes

glance

off of sun-warmed

sandstone.

An aural mosaic.

 

A weeping willow

bows herself

into a deep, cool well.

The water

turned to silver-green tears.

 

The sepulcher is not empty.

Rejoice, my love!

Rejoice!

Phoebe Nickel
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