The Cabinet

Four across
with somber bearing
eyes trained forward
lest a glance betray
their stoic facades
covering grieving hearts
Women

Four across
hip to hip
shoulder to shoulder
drawing strength
emanating care
one for another
all for the assembled
Women

Four across
listening
Word
Song
Heart
Spirit
remembering the one
Woman

Four across
rising with dignity
standing in service
tears quickly brushed
task humbly embraced
Table healing
Women


written after the funeral of Rev. Marge Greene, Parkersburg, WV 2008