Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Ubi Caritas - Wedding Poem VII - Gerald and Lisa

she sits
he kneels
basin between
pitcher
white towel
wonder
these elements

he takes bare feet
clear water pouring
gentle caresses

and then the exchange
she kneels in wedding gown
beauty                  grace
takes off black shoes
abundant water
washing

these acts of servanthood
new rings glistening with clear droplets

in the background
Thomas sings
Ubi Caritas
ritual repetition
                charity
                love
                God
and we listen
                broken bread on our tables

these first fruits form foundation

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