On the Edge

The blinding white church
Hanging precariously
On black rock

It’s so obvious
Such a statement
Of what?

The monks break passion
In their rough hands
Chanting to God

The golden crucifix
Hanging precariously
Against the black soutane

I almost see myself
As rock
Church
Soutane
Crucifix
Precariously
Meaningful
In the art of asking

The human chime

Dan Corjescu teaches at the University of Tübingen's "Studium Professionale" program. Read other articles by Dan.