The Six


(Click here to follow Pavel's ongoing epic poem “The Shoulder of the Sun.” You may visit Pavel's website at http://www.greyowlpress.com.)


by Pavel Chichikov

A cormorant, glistening with oil and water

A wise crane, ordained as was Melchizidek

Swan anoints her breast with sacred chrism

Drake and duck, married in the meadow

Dove confirmed in Spirit by the mulberry

Eagle plucks and will consume the Sacred Heart

But where is penance, by what feather flies?

There is none, for that seek you and I

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