. . . . .

The Blissed

Rita and her rosaries —

collected after the war,

when the small century

with the same name

was pulled down — were

some works of art. Roses

adorned beaded windows —

old lions paced her façades.

Finally, completely restored,

The Blissed reopened herself

for celebrating solemnities.

. . . . .

Poet: Susan Powers Bourne
Sources: Soranzio photo and Wikimedia Commons
Process: Remixed montage