I have been reading several volumes of poetry by Mary Oliver. I came across this poem the other day and wanted to share, I hope you like it!
The Vast Ocean Begins Just Outside Our Church: The Eucharist
Something has happened
to the bread
and the wine
They have been blessed.
What now?
The body leans forward
to receive the gift
from the priest's hand,
then the chalice.
They are something else now
from what they were
before this began
or on the shore
just walking
beautiful man
and clearly
someone else
besides
On the hard days
I ask myself
if I ever will
Also there are times
my body whispers to me
that I have.
