These 3

(for Joanie Lukins, Helen Morrison, and Joyce Shin)

Faith, Hope, and Love, yes;

but also faces, stories, lives;

Joanie, Helen, Joyce.

For the prophet voices,

full of bold compassion,

eyes afire with Justice's glow,

give us courage to heed

and follow Spirit poured

upon these three and more.

May we be emboldened,

catching their visions,

dreaming their dreams,

living toward the day

when teaching isn't needed;

grace will flow from every well.

© 2014 Todd Jenkins