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Sitting in Church

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Credit: kellyhogaboom

The Reading begins
and I grow warm
in my pew
in my thick overcoat.

This one I’ve heard before.
I remember this Psalm
of unfastened buttons
and abrupt revelation.

That time its meaning
cut through my cocoon
and the shock of nakedness
confused me.

This time your voice
opens a window.
Today
I let the wool hold me
and listen.

~

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My name is Ruth. I am doing my best to be a conscious, caring earthling. I am midwifing my soul. I write poems. I don't watch TV. I delight in anything related to the outdoors and living simply. I make soap and preserves and I love my root cellar...

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