Theosis

[Achebe]

Though I've been quiet for I'm-not-sure-how-long in here, I have been somewhat productive, though more in writing than in reading-responding, as per my usual. However, I know I should be equally serious in both -- come here not with peace, but with a sword (for the ego) -- so starting with this, I'll try to be more giving (again -- as't q per my usual. Humph). Anyway:

THEOSIS

We are not devils -- we are gods,
once bathed -- washed of the clods
seed-stained -- taste of the love!
Love your Holy Flesh -- from above!

seed-stained is nice for the two levels of meaning. I'd retain once bathed....seed-stained and rewrite everything else around it. The other lines at the moment don't have the same punch.