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the body and blood of christ; |
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an ancient ritual
of gathered souls;
a setting aside of joy. |
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here a humble meeting; |
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of inner weakness
and one's best hope;
a setting aside of joy. |
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here a profound belonging; |
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a meditation on redirecting
purpose and identity,
a setting aside of joy. |
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here with regenerated understanding; |
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comes a sense of celebration,
an elevation of the spirit;
and a gentle return of joy. |
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may 1981 elias