The Burning Bush

Written By Alexis Leigh

Photo by Gabi Johnson, Chasing Horizons Photography

A Poem by Abigail Perez

Surrounded by a cathedral of pines stands 

a clearing speckled with frogs and fungi.

Barred Owls hoot as heart 

and mind are solemnly prepared. 

Bare feet are blackened in soot while 

all relics are bathed in silent prayer.


Dry wood becomes the offering,

a circle of stones, the altar where

incense of maple and birch lifts

the sacrifice: a newly flushed 

pheasant. The priests are beasts lurking 

in the thorny thrush nearby, watching as I drink 

a chalice of berry water.The Spirit takes on 

flame while the curtain of night descends.

My inner sanctuary trembles as tablets are

carved by scorching Hand. I am Moses, 

and this is my burning bush.

Abigail Perez is a ‘budding’ poet and author, with her poetry previously published in Calla Press. She currently resides in Maine with her husband and mini-goldendoodle. When not writing (or reading, for that matter), she enjoys exploring New England and getting in touch with the beautiful nature God created there.

Should you want to read more of her work, you can find it here on her Substack: https://aarpzz.substack.com.

Alexis Leigh

Alexis Ragan is a poet, literary editor, and instructor, convinced that art serves as a powerful window of worship that leads humanity back to God’s heart. She created Vessels of Light to house creative literature that shines for Christ.

https://vesselsoflightlit.com
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