your words are calm
your eyes are sad
your thoughts are startled birds
as you go about the room
sharing and listening
hoping for hope
amongst the light of the world
but there is no prayer
pain and trouble
I hear you say
doves and coos
they echo back
that’s such a shame
a friend’s been hurt
with broken bones
who has no faith
we listen
to your public grief
and give you
silence
your words are calm
your eyes are sad
your thoughts are startled birds
as you go about the room
sharing and listening
hoping for hope
amongst the light of the world
but there is no prayer
by Maggie Rayner
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