THE CHALICE

Gratitude lies with those who love

Beyond our carelessness.

Gratitude goes to those reaching out

Across miles and absent years,

Bestowed on those who know our ‘True Name,’

And invite our querulous contradictions home to their compassion.

Gratitude is a hymn sung by those who hear our off-key notes

And forgive all that lies unsung and un-forgiven within.

Gratitude is the chalice, filled and refilled

Despite petty hurts and anger~