Loin Cloth
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BODY of Jesus taken down from the cross Carved in ivory by a lover of Christ, It is a child's handful you are here, The breadth of a man's finger, And this ivory loin cloth Speaks an interspersal in the day's work, The carver's prayer and whim And Christ-love.
Loin Cloth - meaning Summary
Smallness Reveals Devotion
The poem observes a tiny ivory carving of Christ’s body and a loin cloth, noting its minute scale and intimate workmanship. It links the object’s smallness to everyday human gestures: the carver’s labor, prayer, whim, and love of Christ. The speaker treats the artifact as a condensed moment where craftsmanship and devotion meet, suggesting sacred meaning can appear in modest, ordinary acts and objects.
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