Saturday, September 07, 2013

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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