This horrific life
that leads us to oblivion
and the narrow space
for which to move
our brethren
sparks an indignation
of this old state.
Cracks in this cathedral
signal its downfall
for while priests
uphold its presence
new easterly winds
tip off its crooked pillars
to its destruction.
What is to retain
of a crumbling edifice?
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Loyd Wilson is the Vice-president for the Visayas of the College Editors
Guild of the Philippines.
