In the silence
after Holy Communion,
listening through the
open window
to the rain
pouring down into puddles—
Rain down
decency,
compassion,
courtesy and
justice.
Rain down
empathy,
mercy,
forgiveness and
purity of heart.
Rain down
patience,
consolation,
strengthening and
a welcoming spirit.
Rain down
courage,
awareness,
appreciation and
tenderness.
Heal
the empty heart,
the broken heart,
the joyless,
needy heart.
Heal
the bitter heart,
the divided heart,
the confounded,
dispirited heart.
