roar and sing
by dan wilt
(reflections on eucharist)
hear these sounds of wheat and silver,
baked and filled for choir song
pulsing with a story single
roaring bread and singing cup
too pristine this sanctuary?
not for me, whose wounded life
finds within its hallowed glasswork
breathing hope and dying strife
for within these sounds of wonder
deep resides a melody
food that brings me back to hunger
wine that foams love’s revery
hear these sounds of wheat and silver,
baked and filled for choir song
pulsing with a story single
roaring bread and singing cup
(c) 2009 dan wilt
