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Pilgrims – 100 words

May 19, 2023 By Ellen

Pilgrims

 

Crossing oceans, walking miles

they come

to stand together and receive –

in exaltation –

His attention, bestowed briefly,

a blessing on every soul,

heirloom memories,

I remember when…

in this ancient ceremonial place

where 3000 years of humanity

has gathered

with so many stories: one purpose,

and kindness transcends language

shared water; offered shelter

a deluge, a drumbeat… a shift

dense silence,

excitement rustles

abandoning conversations, quickening hearts

heads turn as one.

Now. It’s happening…

uncanny light spills above the platform

He raises both arms –

the people roar

this is what they came for

 

Hello, Rome

One, two, three…

 

Filed Under: 365, 365 photos, other things I have learned, review Tagged With: 100 words, 2023 challenge, Bruce Springsteen, Circo Massimo, creative writing, Rome

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