fingers grip my throat
in that dark liminal space
between sleep and life
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Regarding the Image of God
This post will be a bit of a strange one. I wrote most of the following piece about six months ago, as certain governmental policies and actions were starting to roll out - and while reflecting upon certain ongoing atrocities. While these reflections revolve mostly around those claiming and practicing the Christian faith (and our failures to do so rightly) I do believe that they might be provide valuable insight - or at least something to think about - for folks of all perspectives who are willing to read them. So without further ado, here are a few of my recent reflections regarding the biblical concept of the 'image of God.'
By Gabriel Huizenga7 days ago in The Swamp
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Oh yes, the liminal space. My mind went there too! Great entry! Totally creepy! 👏🏽
This reminds me of sleep paralysis, the grey tone is all that is seen in that space too, well done capturing that haunting feeling.
Beautiful haiku! I love The contrast between "sleep and life".
Oooo, you mean like the sleep paralysis demon? Loved this@
Feels a bit like a Night Terror. I loved the careful phrasing of the final line that implies sleep equates to death. Well done.
This felt quiet, eerie, and suffocating all at once. Brilliantly unsettling.
Excellent use of liminal if you don't mind me saying 😁
This very frightening stuff.