a smell of incense

a smell of incense

in the white smoke

days of waiting at an end

their sorrow turned to joy

at the choosing of the pope

those gathered in the square

a new vicar in the chair

a new shepherd for the flock

typed September 7, 2013

inspired by poems read, including:

poem, “Black and White”, by Shirley Vezina

poem, “Love”, by George Herbert”

poem “Spring Rain”, by Chip Bergeron

and several others (21 read in all)

June 4, 2013

inspired by readings at Poets’ Corner

monthly poetry reading,

at the Suncook Senior Center

June 3, 2013

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