Beautiful Deformities

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