ceremony

they grab you fiercely.
they push you around
and they touch you all over.
i am watching from afar
their touch is creepy,
you shutter at the touch.
that is a part of the ceremony.
there are a few people there
and they are in black robes.
they have candles all over
and they are in bundles of three.
there are symbols everywhere
and everyone praises them.
that is a part of the ceremony.
you are in the middle of a circle,
and everyone is dancing
and chanting is going on.
that is a part of the ceremony.
you question the people
no answers are given to you.
that is a part of the ceremony.
the ceremony contiues on
you think you're going crazy
they say you are.
you believe them.
that is a part of the ceremony.

july 2002