Pinching prayers into the polished beads
Of rosary in hand
They stand in row after row
A sea of souls
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A Catholic's faith life well described in a poetic form. How the saints had been sign posts for your dad and now to you. A great write, Susan.
Susan you have touched this old Catholic's heart. This is so beautiful on every level. Here in my area we have a Minor Basilica. Our Lady Of San Juan, my patron st. Easter Sunday was spent there in prayer and reflection. And at the moment this past week end that pope John Paul ll was cannonized my little Japanese princess grandaughtet was baptized on Okinawa.
This has always been my favorite of your poems. I continue to share it on Facebook.