All of the alleluias
For all the alleluias that fall into the empty grave before the earth is cast down; alleluias that burst like a disappointed balloon upon the tongue; alleluias that took a wrong turn and never came home; for all of the alleluias that become ululations for the still dead and dying; alleluias gasping; alleluias splitting the air like a protest, like a chant; alleluias whispering over the grave and troubled earth. Alleluia Cover, …
