Icarus and Persephone
attend morning mass
on the equinox,
sitting in stained glass serenity, singing sacred words
that have no resonance
in their youthful throats.
His god, the father:
The Sun
and her guide, the mother: The Earth
have returned to
save their souls.
Vere sanctus!
Vere sanctus!
Vere sanctus!
Sarah Ruth Penna enjoys writing as a creative process that feels intuitive and free. Her debut poetry collection, Secret Alphabets, was released in June 2026 with Metaphysical Fox Press. She is a monthly contributor to the website Hey Young Writer, the Outdoor Experience Manager at Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts, and owns a small business, Hyacinth House Arts & Wellness. In her free time she enjoys photography, making collages, singing, and spending time outside. Her poetry is deeply influenced by the New England Transcendentalists, Mary Oliver, levi the poet, mythology, nature, chronic illness, & her Italian-American heritage. Her daily life is a synergy of Nature, Art, and Community. She lives in gratitude, overlooking Cedar Lake in Sturbridge, MA.
Featured image by Daniel McCullough on Unsplash.
