Thyme’s Vigil

Poetry Party #15 at

The Abbey of the Arts

                                                   

For ages she

has kept vigil,

collecting bits of

wisdom and

lore that are

worth remembering.

                                   

For generations she has

kept watch,

resting her pen

from thyme to

thyme,

reading instead

of writing,

sharing the bits

of wisdom and

lore to any who

will listen.

                                         

Today, the lichen

and moss, the chips

and cracks

add testimony

to the truth

of her words.

 ”They withstand the test

of thyme and life.”

                                    

Tomorrow, she will

still be here,

with or without pen

in motion,

reflecting the

Holy Presence

in our lives.