Temples

1)
Inside the temple 
I stand
in the sanctum sanctorum
before the idol carved
from cold black stone
paraphernalia of worship
scattered around me
surrounded by the
rising crescendo
of chant
I
the living god
in image
of flesh, blood and bone

2)

stone walls
stone floors
stone idols
of the temple

soft throbbing
in hope
of human hearts

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