OFFERING

I come to youempty-handed,with no sacrificial lambto satiate your appetite,no chaliceto carry your blood,and no torch to rageyour fire.I come to youwith no starto wish upon,no temple to hide in,and no blue dometo call home.I cross the Dead Sea,sin-soaked and dry-lipped.Empty-handedI come to you,unblessed and shunned,with a prayerburiedunder my tongue.