Spirited

As one committee debates

the finer points of polity,

wrangling over how to provide

balance in the perspectives

presented on its overtures,

spirited singing wafts through

the temporary walls defining parameters

of the committee meeting

in the adjacent room.

Order and Ardor continue

their essential primordial dance,

partnering to keep Chaos at bay

without strangling divine Breeze.

Lord, give us grounding

in the midst of Hurricane Angst;

also give our luggage greased wheels

and smooth zippers as we face

our rotting branches and hollow trunks.

 

Photo by Todd Jenkins

© 2014 Todd Jenkins