The Prophet and the Dancing Girl: A St. John’s Day Poem
By Lawrence Hall Word Count: 93 Rating: PG (Mild blood) Summary: The Martyrdom of John the Baptist is described from an unusual source. When the kitchen staff did the washing-up They could not but notice, among the bowls And serviettes, spoons, knives, pitchers, and plates, One of the best silver trays, blotchy with blood And …...