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