Disciple

beat the soot from your broom
press the rain from your beard
and show me

clear your throat
begin with an unassuming smile
and tell me

open your hands
from a ship taking water
and lift me

beckon your champions
in a voice they will know
and guide us home
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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