feigned

petals of red with the deep scent of blood
falls in celebration of a union
hypocracy and mockery
of life ------ birth and death
silky white flowing carpet
laid and lied
down the aisle as robust steps
come toward the shining altar

eyes stare in awe
and thoughts of vengeance
the celebration, the union!
the silky red petals!
the scent of blood!

out came a sharp shrieking
hymn...voices of them
angels and devils
the choral of faith....
the taste of life!
birth and death
mocked before the shining altar