stillness

you don’t need
that old bible
or the new one either
no chanting or weeping
no pulpit star
no flickering flame
or burning bush
no acid
or LSD
you don’t need the river
or the stars
no scented ritual
no flagellation
you simply need
stillness
deep in your heart
if you want to hear
God speak
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written for CatVibe Creative Contest Prompt