Religion of tongues and flames

By Sin

bathe me in the light
and cleanse me in the flames

im resurrected in your passion
reborn unto you
as i pray in tongues of your name
made melodious in ragged breaths
of whispers and screams

nails scraping on my way down
as blood stains virginal flesh

moisture collecting where i once was sacred
now hollowed

ive become your temple

desecrate me
and rebuild me in your vision

and ill pray in tongues of your name
while you baptize me in your flames

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Published on Tuesday, February 6, 2007. Filed under: "Poetry"

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November 23rd, 2012

Comments on "Religion of tongues and flames"

On Friday, November 23, 2012, PoetessDarkly (700) wrote:

my favorite part of this pen was the last stanza, your work has definately baptized my heart. :)
A former member wrote: i liked it. the graphics are very well done. the ending was nice "baptize me in your flames".
A former member wrote: your words still reverberate in ways that ignite flames.... Sinfulicious.... where have you gone..... all the best ms.
On Friday, November 23, 2012, The Dybbuk (928) wrote:

what this former member said, plus... a deserved potd... poetess... visit more often?
On Thursday, June 28, 2007, Alanarchy (1200) wrote:

You, baby. Just you.
A former member wrote: wow. This was excellently concocted. I like it. *Sam jane*
On Wednesday, February 7, 2007, jack paper (126) wrote:

religion as sex.. sex as relgion.. i've always felt the two are closely connected... this is beautiful
On Tuesday, February 6, 2007, Lynaes (859) wrote:

So deeply passionate, lines like "im resurrected in your passion reborn unto you" brought colour to my cheeks. Loved the ending line too, it fit perfectly with the atmosphere of the poem. Pure wonderfulness.
On Tuesday, February 6, 2007, Drea (1443) wrote:

I love reading your works, Kristy. This was so beautiul yet..naughty.. hmmm kinda like... you... *smiles*
On Tuesday, February 6, 2007, Bella Butchery (724) wrote:

this made me think of a modern joan of arch but raveged with flames (lust). im digging your religious twist as of late, such a breath of fresh air
A former member wrote: Excellent metaphor. Simple in composition but delivers a message heavy as lead. Bravo.