
Donika Kelly — In the Chapel of St. Mary’s
Poetry Unbound
Meditation on Distance and Faith
The poem explores the concept of distance, not necessarily in terms of faith in god, but the distance between the poet and the woman she loves. The usage of 'you' in the poem, usually associated with prayer, is used to address the wife in a play on prayer. The poet reflects on the tender distance growing between her and her wife, seeking comfort in contemplating the absence of faith. Ultimately, the poem delves into the inevitability of science and the need to map out the space the poet finds herself in.
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