Stephen full of grace & power

walks in service
                       and
                             waits on widows’ tables
             
Stephen full of faith and Spirit

is called to witness
                          and
                                humble the proud

God knows why…

Stone-laden Stephen
stands before the sick
bleeding forgiveness
from his wounds
and is rocked to sleep

Sing sweet Stephen
of the Heavens opening
with dreams of the Lord
your eternal reward

Dark clouds circle ’round the sun
and M falls into despair

lost

ship sailing over the edge of the world
No dragons here

no

Nothing here

Just water melting into sky
and skydrops from the eyes

M keeps moving
and the clouds move too
till the sun that was outside is
the sun inside

forever.