Anil Deo Poet Didactic

Salute Each Other With a Sacred Kiss

Panagiota's popular sen'ryu -
"Kiss Me, I'm Irish" ended with "No"
Because of Covid-19, Corona Virus, mind you

Now the churches have a limit
On the numbers who worship or visit
"50, by proclamation" - and the Eucharist?

Will we share the same cup, the Wine?
I recall Romans 16:16 on bonds that bind
"Greet each other with a holy kiss," - a future time!

In the future, we shall "salute each other" with holy affection
Kissing allowed, but not the French variation
Pecking, or Near East cheekiness, the recommendation

Cheek-to-check without exchange of fluids
May remind us of of Inuit, ancients, the Druids
While big churches lose tithes, offerings, Almighty dollars

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Charlie Smith March 19, 2020 at 1:07 PM We have no services at all. All denominations are closed. Scary times, no sanctuary's or bars to confess at. What's a body to do?? Anil Deo March 20, 2020 at 11:51 AM Thanks CWS. Good 2 know what measures are employed. Our colleges are closed in South Africa until April 15th - at least. I read your sen'ryu and enjoyed your fans' comments too. shalom, shalom