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Liturgy And Poetry
[dedicated to Patriciajj, whose friendship sustained
me through the struggle to reach this realization]
The Divine Liturgy
is praise and adoration
offered worshipfully;
and to which one is called by name
in Baptism and Chrismation,
abandoning pride's prancing shame
and its insidious perfidy.
And serious poetry
is casual, sometimes intimate, conversation,
a versified artistry,
composed and deployed skillfully;
in which one's identity
is an informality,
a gateway to verbal delectation.
Starward
I'm incredibly honored by the
I'm incredibly honored by the dedication. Thank you!
This wise and valuable perspective bridges spirituality and poetry with two corresponding stanzas. I love the conclusion that both aspects of self are perfected and purified by embracing simplicity: our Truth. You expressed it well in your instructions to keep one's identity "an informality" because if we aren't accessible, what good are we to God or each other?
Elegant guidance.
The poem, and the peace of
The poem, and the peace of mind it represents, would not have existed without your wise advice. Thanks for the kind comment.
J-9th94