From the earth, from the ashes
we are formed, humble clay
given living water, the breath of life
after the journey, so to return
our earthly bodies, back to ashes
But like Christ, at the end of the journey
a life of faith, humble servants
from the grave, to the skies
February 25, 2009
Ash Wednesday
(Raymond A. Foss)
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