A Church of Shadows

Written By Sapphira Olson
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My thoughts on my old church...

I returned to that shore & found her lying there.
She didn't recognise me, that empty vessel.
Her cathedral of rewards, only a church of shadows.
The wind brought the smell of new life over the waters.
And I thanked God for setting me free.

Photo: MorzhovayaBay, Kamchatka

Sapphira Olson

Sapphira Olson is an author, illustrator and poet. Born in St Austell she now lives in Liskeard in the UK.


When not writing she loves spending time in the countryside and enjoys watching Audrey Hepburn movies and listening to Billie Eilish and Gorillaz.

http://sapphiraolson.com
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