The Animal that Prays

The Animal that Prays

I am the animal that prays

With one heart lilting in the dark

And loved by water.

Born to rule the brute

By law on many togues

Blind about the altar.

I am the animal that prays

With one heart pure in the light

And saved by water.

Bred to kill the beast

By Christ on many tongues,

Blood bibles the hands.

I am the animal that prays.