I like this poem, and this time I'm going to say why.
One thing is the progression of Light and Bread, that awaken and nourish; followed by Just, which rescues; capped off with Hope, Truth and Lover, that heal and build up, with a hint to Original Intent.
I like that the self-sufficient are, as Mary said, sent "empty away", underscoring how Christ taught us to depend like a child on God.
I like that every stanza has two predicates, the two of which are not just a list, but a complementary pair, and say more together.
I like that the middle line of each stanza makes a progression of its own, and as such, because "hate" comes first, it is minimized, yet treated as perhaps a root cause of what follows: emptiness, poverty, despair, bondage and war.
And because the deeds of Love are not outstripped by those of Evil, the poem becomes a picture of the Grace of God.
Thank you, Andrew…Meditating on your poem as I get Christmas breakfast prepared for my family is a meaningful way to begin this special day. Blessings of love to your family!
I like this poem, and this time I'm going to say why.
One thing is the progression of Light and Bread, that awaken and nourish; followed by Just, which rescues; capped off with Hope, Truth and Lover, that heal and build up, with a hint to Original Intent.
I like that the self-sufficient are, as Mary said, sent "empty away", underscoring how Christ taught us to depend like a child on God.
I like that every stanza has two predicates, the two of which are not just a list, but a complementary pair, and say more together.
I like that the middle line of each stanza makes a progression of its own, and as such, because "hate" comes first, it is minimized, yet treated as perhaps a root cause of what follows: emptiness, poverty, despair, bondage and war.
And because the deeds of Love are not outstripped by those of Evil, the poem becomes a picture of the Grace of God.
Well done, brother Andrew!
Thanks for the analysis and the kind words.
Thank you, Andrew…Meditating on your poem as I get Christmas breakfast prepared for my family is a meaningful way to begin this special day. Blessings of love to your family!
Merry Christmas!