There are certain secrets of sacrifice available
at discount prices

Love like air
in the wake of a bullet
Kiss like mist
traceless effervescence

Never break your stride in a minefield
Don't laugh at Roman disapproval
And yes, it's bad form to wink 
while on the cross  

Walk as a man for awhile
but don't forget how to fly
even when they've driven nails in your feet

and your wings are a trophy
on her mantlepiece 

Pour the world's rage and sorrow
down your throat
get drunk on hate and death
till you open your eyes to a world of knives

And as they begin to cut

joyously 

sing