He gently cupped his hand
around the flickering flame
shepherding the light
into the chancel
shielding the light, the warmth
from the breezes
preserving, protecting His light
so it can shine
November 19, 2007 12:24pm
our acolytes Sunday,
Erica and Nick
Wesley United Methodist Church,
Concord, NH
(Raymond A. Foss)
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