Beautiful Deformities - Mark Stoermer

A beautiful deformity

The oddities carved in relief Confusing the whole monastery Let the mind go,

EVIL will grow

Unusual monstrosity Threatens all that we believe Abusive curiosities

Can we let go of the tableaus With beautiful deformities?

Filthy apes and lions distract don’t enlighten Angry soldiers fighting,

cloisters shouldn’t frighten Horses with goat heads and fish with four legs?!

Freaks may fascinate but hinder meditating

Now you may be hating, in the end you’ll thank me Hunters blow cornets and

serpents lay eggs?!

Before your own death I hope you that you will pray

Theophilus said that the spirit most divine

Takes delight in a heart that shines

Embellish this house and do not hide

Your talents that are a sacred prize from the light above

Beautiful Deformities