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Claire Orr's avatar

Thanks so much Frank. All of us here are in mourning even though our homes were spared. Hugs and peace, Claire

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Martin Casella's avatar

It took me several times reading it to understand. What a fine poem. Thank you, Frank.

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Holy Poetry's avatar

We don’t think of Abel as a saint. Of course, the poem is based on the Catholic practice of invoking the Saints for particular needs. I also gave him a title of.”The Just”. You’re right, it’s not an easy poem.

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Irene Holly's avatar

Thank you for this poem! Prayers for the innocent who are homeless from this devastated fire!

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