Presence

Hope

like the rain amidst the spring,
a martyr and all he promises to bring
a chain without a broken ring,
a wish the Erinyes sing;

No peace
Not in heaven
Not in hell
No limbo to lay still

No ashes

No burning

Hope,

like the rain amidst the spring,
a martyr and all he promises to bring
is just a beggar dressed as king.