I am continually moved emotionally by the tilting statue of Mary on Congress
Street. I think the fact she IS on Congress Street is also part of this
metaphor. I'm not a practicing Catholic now, but I know she is an important
figure biblically. Could others possibly imagine how she may be feeling? Or
would you doubt she can feel anything?
The Statue of Mary
I drive Congress Street Like a regular trail. I see palms turned up In a powdered-blue veil. This woman leans forward As if to appeal: Lift this heavy stone My arms are too frail. Now she stares at the ground With tears to conceal In a world so uncaring With no heart to reveal, Going by just like me Viewing her so surreal. I wish I could stop, In front of her kneel. Push her gently back up So her love could prevail. With hands of a blessing Less this minor detail. If another has noticed How she might feel, I guess there is hope For our planet to heal. Ciera S. Louise c. July 20, 2006 |