The Inner Sanctum

By William Laferriere

A sacred space

Archeologists discovered that

resident on the proscenium arch

found above ancient Greek altars

is detailed

a brilliant free-floating eye

one that looks out to the congregation

as it looks back at the inner sanctum

And what of that sanctum is sacred

and what of it is profane

Its but a private place

a secret space

to which

few others are admitted

Have you found that space

Is it non ordinary in the way

Of time and space

Does it allow for transformational experience

Does it provide relief, release, respect, regeneration

Can you tune into your breath

And focus simply on just that

And cultivate mindfulness.