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The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Twenty-Nine (first draft) https://allpoetry.com/story/13585459-The-Apocalypse–A-Revelation-…-Chapter-Twenty-Eight–first-draf-by-Lucretia-Mccloud Two of her congregational elders with Sabrina stopped by Burger World after service. Enjoyed casual talk at a corner table to alleviate Sabrina being nervous as a lunch crowd loud eventually thinned so they could themselves hear. Enjoyed, they did, delicious burgers and curly fries chased … More The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Twenty-Nine (first draft)

The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Twenty-Eight (first draft) https://allpoetry.com/poem/13581757-The-Apocalypse–A-Revelation-…-Chapter-Twenty-Seven–first-draf-by-Lucretia-Mccloud Sabrina awoke Monday to horrific coverage of the Texas massacre. Anxious prayers rising for reoccurring worldwide tragedies not preferred. 26 killed in church attack in Texas’ deadliest mass shooting* Asked why the permittance of violent murders done? Not asked why Satan’s rulership should be overcome. For … More The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Twenty-Eight (first draft)

The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Twenty-Seven (first draft) https://allpoetry.com/story/13577763-The-Apocalypse–A-Revelation-…-Chapter-Twenty-Six–first-draft–by-Lucretia-Mccloud Wayne chases behind Sabrina down campus steps. Calls out, “Hey, Babe!… Since we’ve become engaged I’ve begun to see you less.” Reaching her side grabs, then hugs her. Continues “You look beautiful as always. Dressed to everyone impress.” His lopsided smile increasing speedily her heartbeat and … More The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Twenty-Four

The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Twenty-Six (first draft) https://allpoetry.com/story/13575239-The-Apocalypse–A-Revelation-…-Chapter-Twenty-Five–first-draft-by-Lucretia-Mccloud Sabrina surprised at the hours’ lateness immerged from beneath her down comforter to a brilliant sunrise beaming into her room brighter in beauty than can be produced by strung electric cables. Pinged her phone she retrieved from her bedside table in curiosity’s hastiness. Glanced at a … More The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Twenty-Six (first draft)

The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Twenty-Five (first draft) https://allpoetry.com/poem/13570054-The-Apocalypse–A-Revelation-…-Chapter-Twenty-Four-by-Lucretia-Mccloud A soft glow from a gracious moon filtered lace sheers hung from two windows large paned in Sabrina’s French country inspired room as quite content she lay top a comforter contemplatingly splayed thankful for a successful conclusion to a lengthy discussion with Kim her mom no … More The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Twenty-Five (first draft)

An Indescribable Free Gift (First Draft) Marabous kites, eagles, and falcons old and new world vultures kettle our glorious groaning sphere probed by all moaning divided nations pierced: “those who turn away from following Jehovah And who do not seek Jehovah or inquire of him.” Told: “Be silent before the Sovereign Lord Jehovah, for the Day of Jehovah is … More An Indescribable Free Gift (First Draft)

The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Twenty-Four (definitely first draft) https://allpoetry.com/story/13567864-The-Apocalypse–A-Revelation-…-Chapter-Twenty-Three-by-Lucretia-Mccloud Mom and I dripped tears to empathically supply her river Mekong unearthed compassion years denied. Limbs entwined before a dwindling fire felt hours as Sabrina’s mind absorbed mom’s Vietnam speech dad and brutal war. Visualized victims imploring a higher unknown source amid a verdant beauty … More The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Twenty-Four

The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Twenty-Three https://allpoetry.com/story/13563745-The-Apocalypse–A-Revelation-…-Chapter-Twenty-Two–first-draft–by-Lucretia-Mccloud Sabrina felt a heat rise as if ablaze with fire racing up her spine. (Quickly glancing at a flame in her father’s grate struggling to stay lit during this stressful time.) But calmly she sat gazing into her mother’s beautiful concerned face grateful that humans cannot read hearts. Since … More The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Twenty-Three

The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Twenty-Two (first draft) https://allpoetry.com/story/13558376-The-Apocalypse–A-Revelation-…-Chapter-Twenty-One–first-draft–by-Lucretia-Mccloud After her mom, Kim Sabrina padded quickly in tattered slippers clutching tightly to front of floral robe out of her bedroom down dimly lit hall in shadow photos of various rice paddies lined a slightly cracked wall workers wading backs bent maybe till twilight at will. … More The Apocalypse–A Revelation … Chapter Twenty-Two (first draft)