Mar 30
Mortal Wounds: Disappearing Places of Spirit, Newark, New Jersey.
Demolition, Stencils, Urban Decay No Comments
Mortal Wound in Newark
a mourning like no other morning
the sun rose up
to show support
the crew was laughing drinking coffee
their wrecking ball
had never failed
a final mass and a church stood empty
stillness
then a blasting whistle
a test of strength that didn’t crumble
solid stones
and mortared walls
an ensuing battle with snapping cables
the bell tower
taking months to fall
a clash between man and structure
all that’s remains
is leveled ground
the chorus echo and clinging silence
stained glass pieces
on ice and snow
