Poetic Responses to Psalms and Scripture
To shine, to gladden To weep when I am maddened At people’s malice towards each other— These are the tasks of a prophet, Of a preacher.
We must learn to shine together, To wash our hands at our kitchen sinks —remembering each other, To sip our morning coffee slowly —blessing each other.
We must speak well of each other When we talk on the phone, Reach out for equity In each and every email.
Yes, the lamp above your bed Is a halo for you—
-- By: Ms. Karen Jessee, OP - - a member of the Dominican Laity, St. Mary Magdelene Group in Raleigh, NC. She writes and teaches, living with her husband and children near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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