The arch frames the view defining the world a glimpse of a false reality illusory real life that is not fiction limited depth of field non-fiction narrow opinions trapped in scenery blinkered by the control compulsory catechism of cold stone cathedral wall never wonder beyond our sight nor wander beneath the leaves dare not follow the unknown winding paths to feel life in water droplets temptation to pluck fruit from thorns risk scratches scrapes and stings listen instead to the clerical commentary reads wisdom from words of the dead value opinions from vested self interest guidance from the judging robes and vestments then you can die in peace of ignorance and live a life of comfortable prejudice not knowing what lies instead their truth is blissful ignorance. Ciaran Burke
