Honky Tonk Athena

the goddess at the gate
could be hard to recognize

she may be uneducated
tired and sad
under paid
over done

she might work at Walmart
or a gas station
on the side of the highway that goes
past the abandoned quarry
full of water from the earth and sky

the goddess that grants you
solace
refuge
sanctuary

you may find her
in uninviting places
hospital rooms
garbage dumps
parking lots

honkytonk athena
could be walking
through your sterile office
your scary dreams
your dirty bathroom

anywhere
everywhere
there is magick