Wisdom Figure, bearer of sacred light
or
Keeper of the Law who is always right
Wounded Healer learning from his pain
or
Wound spreader fighting his demon
Pastor, a leader for social action
or
Mogul, his hand out for a donation
Celebrant of God’s awesome creation
or
Liturgy cop laying down a regulation
Witness To the Lord in all ways at prayer
or
Crusader ladened with heavy hardware
Servant Leader in the midst of people
or
Overlord dominating bedraggled people
Poet of the Word, a Christian gentleman
or
A shaman haranguing women and men
Standing between facing mirrors
every pastor needs to walk through one.
The true priest is a pastry chef.
On Saturdays he prowls the locksmith’s shop.
On Sundays he gives sweat breads
with keys inside.
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Next Sunday, June 7th, is our first Sunday of the month discussion of May’s favorite poem, New Vessel, the poem about Pentecost and Margarita's. I’ll send a Zoom link to paid subscribers.
