I used to be a altar boy in the late 70s and I do remember four sounds: the bell, the gong, the little bell of the collection punnet and ... the whispering of wine and water. Most of the ministers had told us before: less water, more wine. What a sort of secret was that? You see: this haiku opens wide ...
Behind the church-- the sanctuary flame of a lighter
whirling wheelchair --
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own padded stool
ha! fine sense of humour...and Tikkis' too :)
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devika
Oh yes then, it does bring that Biblical link too, John :)
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devika
great choice of words
ReplyDeletevery beautiful, McDonald san
ReplyDeleteI used to be a altar boy in the late 70s and I do remember four sounds: the bell, the gong, the little bell of the collection punnet and ... the whispering of wine and water. Most of the ministers had told us before: less water, more wine. What a sort of secret was that? You see: this haiku opens wide ...
ReplyDeleteBehind the church--
the sanctuary flame
of a lighter
Best wishes
Ralf
very quiet. :)
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