Friday, September 04, 2020

THE GATES of JERUSALEM



"The Gates of Jerusalem," India ink and iridescent calligraphy ink on two 4" x 6" watercolor postcards. Sent to separate individuals (as "The Left Gate" and "The Right Gate") as part of the 2020 August Poetry Postcard Festival.



THE LEFT GATE

The left gate is law—

stark, stern, immobile
protection for the chosen few

its gems as though
knife edges—
angular, unfriendly,
dead and cold

like the prayer-polished
hearts of those within.



THE RIGHT GATE

The right gate is righteousness—

a door cracked ajar
in subtle invitation

Come in, come in
it calls to all passersby—

the gems of its door
glitter as though

adorning the crown
you’ll be asked to wear.



All artwork and poems by Troy Kehm-Goins © 2020 Troy's Work Table Publishing.

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