bal·last: n. weighty material used in sailboats to provide stability against lateral forces on the sail.
Monday, September 17, 2012
liturgy in utero
Cheek to belly pressed,
he speaks his sister
blessings,
the little priest.
A litany of baby love
he sings into the dark,
a brother monk.
"Big, strong baby girl!"
his final benediction:
Alleluia and amen,
my prophet son.
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