Monday, July 6, 2015

With True Prayers

Lawrence Hall
mhall46184@aol.com

With True Prayers

For the Martyrs of Charleston

“…but with true prayers
That shall be up at heaven and enter there”

-Measure for Measure II.ii.151-152

A study table is an Altar too
Whereon repose not only holy books
But also hopes and prayers and coffee cups
On Wednesday evening – there in fellowship
To crown the middle of the busy week
With an hour or two of quiet discourse
And, yes, laughter, joy, and merriment
Among dear friends, our happy gifts from God -
Evil cannot veto, even with our blood
The truth: this table is an Altar too
















Published in Longbows and Rosary Beads, June 2015

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

That's good work.