Saint Peter Waits

Light
bids me welcome
darkness retreats
Alas
poor death
thou must be alone
His gate
reopens 
before yours has locked
The harp
of an Angel
—calling me home

(The 1st Book Of Prayers: August, 2023)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Merryman Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 11:58 AM
I like this, Kurt! Light will triumph over darkness! Blessings, Kim M
Behm Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 12:25 PM
Thank you, Kim.
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