Anomalies A – Z: Cherubim

Motion in any direction,

                dashing and flashing, ever turning,
Erupting in a blaze of winged light.

“Return, turn, turn back or die!”
Kinetic creatures are transformed

                into holy swords of fire

And I am stopped upon the path.

                I can go no further, the way is guarded by
Beasts fifteen feet tall with wings and arms outstretched.

Angels or monsters? There is no difference;
Heaven’s mercy seat and tree of life

                are guarded by the Cherubim.