Pastoral Passage - Church Crypt

Butterfly wing door vestibule builds anticipation Shuffled, carpet muffled greetings, familiar embraces Piloted by Holy Spirit, seated hushed congregation Ritual of ornate cathedral thanks hidden crypt rib cage Enduring centuries, pliable sandstone testiment God's following holds time proof tenacity Flared proud corners, pyramid reminiscent Honour continues amidst shifting society Solid oak panelled door on wrought iron hinges Greets round barrel key bearer with ominous groan Down four slouching stone steps from street edge Solo visit in sacred space never partaken alone Curved bookcases cater for leather bound learning Volumes of theology define best ways Nook with desk lets liturgist imbibe God's word Tall back chair, acorn emblems engraved Beneath majestic vessel, clay damp chamber Rhubarb velvet curtain, tassel tied to sides Strongest entity relies on the Lord as Saviour With worship's dedication, faith survives In expansion, searcher emerges at alter, cleansed Hive of etched arches tribute precision architectural Vibrant robes, sashes draped, silken beacons Of preparation, celebration of overcoming, renewal Pulpit's ingrained memory both daunting and welcoming Deep set lead light showers sombre pews in intimacy Haloed Christ holds baby, shares parables with children Crease covered hymn books strum procedural symphony Written July 2020 (no previous submission) Submitted for : Brian Strand Completely New Volume 23 on 18th August 2020