Saturday, May 5, 2012

This morning I cling to the Vine

This weekend I am chaplain for a retreat of wonderful praying women.  I wrote this as I heard them praying downstairs in the modified, wood-like paneled chapel.  We are staying in a prayer center run by Franciscan sisters.  Now... to breakfast.

I did not wake up in time
For morning prayer.
The women*s voices sound
From the chapel
Downstairs.
They carry me
Even as I write this.
I am praying about vines,
Branches, clematis,
The woodpecker I heard early
This morning.
The women*s voices sound
Downstairs.
Soon I will join them at breakfast.
This morning I cling
To the Vine
As I know they do.

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