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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