sancta alta caritate | Lorelei Thomas
i have always been a creature of desire
even raised in the Church, warned of temptation—
it is simply human nature.
tear me apart, make me whole again
baby, i want you to devour me.
i am the apple,
you need only take a bite.
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i have always been a creature of desire.
love remains my sin of choice
because it is simply my nature.
get me dirty, make me clean again
i want you to wash over me.
you are the waters
only i can part.
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i want you like salvation.
i want you singing my praises.
i want your midnight prayers.
take my flesh and eat of it
take my blood and drink of it
so that before God and everyone, i will be yours.
Lorelei Thomas is a poet from Virginia, currently studying as an English and Creative Writing major at Sweet Briar College (class of 2028). While she primarily enjoys writing heartfelt confessional poetry, she is no stranger to writing academic papers, lyric essays, and short stories. Lorelei currently serves on the Executive Board of Red Clay Literary Magazine, and has had her work featured in both Red Clay and The Broken Teacup. When she is not in class Lorelei can be found in the library, listening to music, or watching horror movies.