Bobbie Troy’s most recent work to appear here was Two by Bobbie Troy (August 2012).
Cleansing
By Bobbie Troy
his anger rose visibly
from his body
like incense in a cathedral
during high mass
from his body
like incense in a cathedral
during high mass
but he was not cleansed
until he had used it
on his wife
then he could pray
Bobbie,
Holy cow. Thirty-three small words tell a horror story. You’re amazing.
This poem has left me with sad thoughts of my past.
Very good poem. Sent chills up my spine. You have said so much with so few words!
This is so descriptive. It will work beautifully as a reading for my Domestic Violence Awareness class at church.
As are you!!!!