Mary of Old Las Palmas, by Mark Tulin

Mary of Old Las Palmas, by Mark Tulin

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Many thanks to Red Wolf Editions for publishing this poem. This poem is dedicated to my wife’s connection to Blessed Mother Mary. She is also called The Holy Mother, Our Lady of Guadalupe. Featured image taken by this author in Palm Springs, CA.

Mary of Old Las Palmas
by Mark Tulin

You feel so human to me,
yet I see you are divine,
a figment of feminine glory,
hands open and receiving

I know you are the true mother,
the only nurturer,
a dream that moves with clouds
while I am sleeping

My secret messenger
who perpetually blooms
from the heart,
prayers and intercessions
that flow like waves of virtue

Come, in your blue and purple robe
to the daylight of my desert,
with your compassion,
your maternal imagination
Touch me in sympathy
and give me your blessing.