Light and Water

My favorite mystic 
had a moment 
listening to conservative radio 
in her car. 

She denounced the archangels
gave away her crystal books 
and sold her sanctuary 

     for all I know she 
moved to the suburbs 
and landed under some stained-
glass art of the crucifixion--
a violent reminder of 

nine million women and children 
burned in the inquisition. 

I picture her now in a cold 
room, surrounded by           men 
silently holding a Bible.