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Greek Orthodox Sacramental Anointment

Kyrie eleison priest says 
Water important and priest prays
At baptism, chants are incessant
Lord have mercy for those present

Child is beautiful, twelve months old
Godparents, traditions uphold
Undress child, it's fear transparent 
Lord have mercy for those present

In font, oil added to water
Placed in water is goddaughter
Oil with water stings, unpleasant
Lord have mercy for those present

Three times child is immersed waist deep
Christ three days entombed for his sheep
In white sheet wrapped, light florescent.
Lord have mercy for those present

Contest Entry: A KYRIELLE ABOUT WATER 
Sponsor: Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2022/08/17

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Anil Deo

Date: 9/30/2022 8:57:00 AM

Wonderful. Beautiful. Always healing from Jesus. Thank you, sis. Retirement. I won't complain about the Krag or water ( 3 days DRY, DRY? LORD ... helps better than government) shalom shalom

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 9/28/2022 7:50:00 PM

A wonderful write Jennifer, thanks for the insight of a Greek orthodox sacramental anointment… Belle

Bill Baker

Date: 9/2/2022 6:54:00 AM

Lovely,poetic presentation of a baptism in your Kyrielle form, Jennifer. Excellent entry for the contest, a winner in my opinion. It was a pleasant experience to observe through poetry, my dear friend. Hugs, Bill

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/22/2022 9:18:00 PM

A Baptism Greek style? Fascinating. It's been ages since I attended a baptism.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 8/21/2022 7:47:00 AM

Fine penning Jennifer, with lovely rhyme and flow too. Blessings, Gordon

Jack Horne

Date: 8/20/2022 12:18:00 PM

love this beautiful write, my friend & enjoyed the humour at the end!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/20/2022 3:32:00 AM

Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. I enjoyed reading this one. I learned something new. Thanks for sharing and for your visit to my page. Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/19/2022 12:09:00 PM

You have done a beautiful task of capturing the sacred nature of the ceremonial bathing event with your shining ink and excellent rhymes, Jennifer. You've painted a scene so stunning and poetically exceptional. Best wishes for the contest

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/19/2022 6:26:00 AM

I like your take on the contest theme, Jennifer. Endearing sentiments--apt for the ceremony you describe. So well written!

Eve Roper

Date: 8/18/2022 3:06:00 PM

Religious customs we try to keep. Great write. Many blessings my friend

Harry Horsman

Date: 8/17/2022 8:28:00 PM

Well, Jennifer, one aspect i love about a worldly poem site, is the learning curve. Here a prime example, with the added bonus of awesome poetry.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/17/2022 6:26:00 PM

Wow! Never knew baptism could involve all of this! Inspiring write, Jennifer. :) gw

Susan Ashley

Date: 8/17/2022 6:11:00 PM

Dearest Jennifer, my inspiring friend and sweet poetry sister, your golden pen and awesome rhymes capture the sacred moments of sacramental anointment so beautifully. The splendor of your imagery brings me to the center of this precious scene. I think this is a fantastic idea for theme of water. Your heart radiates with the love of religious tradition. I hope all is well with you and your wonderful family. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you, my lovely friend.. ~Susan

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/17/2022 2:56:00 PM

You captured the rites of baptism well Jennifer, good luck in the contest. Tom