Row 3, Section C
Cindy Duhe
Glory glory hallelujah
got my period in the bathroom
sweet Jesus
regained my courage to be with a man
without fear of another conception.
Immaculate
gold on the
shimmering tops of the organ's pipes
as we sing
in praise
of the lord whose eye contact
is evaded.
Wondering, the whole time
what they all look like without their robes,
a sin
burning and hot under this woolen robe
while containing this blood
of Christ, I sing
underwear stained-
glass windows radiating light
through images, idols,
to be worshipfully endured.
But one question of them all;
if the body be taken
what will be left in return?
That is known
and avoided like
the choir boy that stands in
row 3, section C
who Jesus watches over.
