tale of three temples

wondering why
is enough;
the answer
is in the asking

when cold comfort
is your only comfort
you will find refuge
in it

I looked around
for many years
and found myself
looking

these three temples
are my points
of reference

my pilgrimage
begins and ends
with laying myself
on their altars
watching myself
second-guessing
my sacrifice
from the comfort
of the rear pew