Sunday, October 6, 2013

"Blessing the Boats," by Lucille Clifton



Blessing the Boats

-Lucille Clifton



(at St. Mary’s)



1          may the tide

2          that is entering even now

3          the lip of our understanding

4          carry you out

5          beyond the face of fear

6          may you kiss the wind then turn from it

7          certain that it will

8          love your back             may you

9          open your eyes to water

10          water waving forever

11        and may you in your innocence

12        sail through this to that

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