when i was a little girli assembled a congregation
of stuffed animals and dolls
then to my makeshift altar
i brought a humble offering
of the prettiest leaves i could find
and sang the only hymn i knew
in praise of god's creation
no sweeter communion
no better psalter
have i experienced since then
9 comments:
Where's that "like" button when I need it? Oh, right. .that's only on facebook. ;) Your lovely words always inspire. .
sweet lina...your words always encourage. :-)
That is such a lovely memory, and a very clear scene. Thanks.
thank you richard! i fell in love with your poetry a few months back when i read, "ash wednesday."
Adore it!
Stacy, I love these words, the original altar, the elemental worship.
so sweet...I can see it so clearly! and i relate too! beautiful mandala...perfect for the poem.
I feel the sacred hymm even now...
Beautiful mandalas and poetry. I read your interview over at Abbey of the Arts. Your words are inspirational, thank you for sharing them.
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