Munificence: A Prayer Poem
The earth breaks open—
steaming like biscuits—
and the sunrise bestows
a rich mystic kiss.
The great ribbon unfurls
and we are enfolded,
joined surely together,
a vivid embrace.
Oh, God of our mothers,
our siblings,
our sons-in-law,
Guardian of the shepherd,
the hillock, the lamb.
Lord of our longings,
our artistry, honesty.
Set the day’s table
with just what we need.
We are grateful
for your vigilance.
We are thankful
for the very air.
Kathleen Brewin Lewis grew up among the moss-draped oaks of Savannah, Georgia, eighteen miles from the Atlantic Ocean, in a land crossed with creeks and rivers. She writes primarily about the natural world and family life. Her collection of poetry, Magicicada & Other Marvels, was published by Shanti Arts in 2022.
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