From his fullness we have all received, grace in place of grace …
(Gospel, Mass During the Day)

The Gratitude

For my birthing
and breathing

for land and sky
for clouds
for the sea

for one anemone

for the beauty of women
for the beauty of men
for the beauty of children

for my mother
who bore me

who gave me the heart
to embrace the universe

 

J. Janda