The Shortest Way

[Holyland 3651]

Spoiler

 

 

Art by Quinthane

 

It whispered with depth and distance,

.. and as he walked, it seemed his steps had been carved for him;

the Shortest Way, pre-ordained.

 

.. and lo, the Thought,
that would encompass thousands ..
burned quietly in his breast ..

 

.. so that even his lips,
woeful flesh,
.. knew the holy truth to be said.

 

—

 

The thrice-eyed flame came,

.. and with eyes of buried suns, he asked him.

“What does truth do?”

 

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