Butterfly in the chancel

There!
trapped constantly and again
between thick ropes of light
within and around, always and always
all under the hands of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
our Savior.

the preacher said that morning:
"No matter our understanding!"
butterfly, keep flying.

For Phoebe, To Niger

For courage, faith, strength-
extend your heart between balanced arms
one mississippi, two mississippi, three mississippi for each.
for all.