Obscured by Limbs and Leaves
Obscured by limbs and leaves, the blue and gold
Dome tries to show true meaning by the road,
High up above the elevated cold
M4. Gray asphalt paving is the code
Of modern urban pathways. There’s no need
For prophecies, or holy men and saints
Among the traffic fumes, among the speed
Of commerce and of transportation. Taints
Of nitrogen oxide are enough for
Us. We do not crave polyphony of
Of priests and congregations, spirit or
The unimportant things like holy love.
We speed along in lorry, coach, and cars…
No need for gold lace cross or golden stars.