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001 Blessing for one in Hospital

A blessing in the celtic style written for Canadian poet, Maureen Glaude

 

May the Good Lord be with you

 as much in the emergency room
      as in the lofty cathedral
 as much in the face of busy strangers
      as in the glittering altar image of Christ
 as much in gifts of fruit and flowers
      as in the blessed Eucharist
 as much in gatherings around your bed
      as in the great congregations
 as much in drear days of medical routine
      as in the great Easter celebration
 as much in discordant monitors
      as in massed angelic choirs
 as much in those who professionally care
       as in those you long to be with

May the Good Lord be with you
May the Good Lord always be with you
May the Good Lord be with you now

White_Feather - on May 19 2007

I love, love, love this.  I used to work as an RN in oncology . . . and longed for, actually knew that the holy was there, but so, so hard to connect to it with the sounds of the monitors and IV's and busy nurses station and tears, and rises and falls of laughter, and sometimes, screams.    How I could envision a patient receiving this poem on a card, to help them find the holy in that environment, too.  Thank you for writing this.


Leanne - on May 19 2007
Yes, Pags, this is ideal. The contrasts offered are surprising (in a very gentle way) and give enormous depth -- I particularly like "as much in the face of busy strangers / as in the glittering altar image of Christ". Perfect style, perfect sentiment (if such can exist).
 
PS It's nice to see you back! 

Anstey - on May 21 2007
I hope she recovers. She's a kind and lovely woman.
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