Sister Poetry

Suppose “DENUDED”

Were synonymous with

“dead” and

“barren”

Just an alternate for

“BARE.”

It would be sad,

but simple, too…

Last line.

Road’s end.

Case closed.

Suppose, however,

that the words are

pregnant!

then it’s

wait

and watch

and will

for sap is rising in the

winter wood

and in the ashes’ womb

a tiny Alleluia stirs!