Sublimation

You will open metal levers

Air will be water

And you will not breathe

In deep prayer,

The steam will accept

everything solid in you,

Render it void,

Sublime,

Your sacrifice to the only God

That bargains with gnarled bones

And grants peace,

You will leave half-empty,

Your buoyancy will have you floating

Full, complete,

Your smile will be the kiss

That advertises burning

dross

from

desire.