He Cried in Mine Ears

" He Cried in Mine Ears "

by Suzán Jiván

for Lester Mobley

after Ezekiel 8 & 9

He cried in mine ears
clothed in linen
up from the cherub
with the writers'
inkhorn by his side
as a thick cloud
of incense rose up
in the midst
of the city
drenched
in pity...