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| Banquet Scene with a Lute Player by Nicolas Tournier, 1625 |
Welcome
Beggar blind man rich man fool
Teacher’s pet & satan’s tool
The watchful waiting wary too
All are welcome at the table
The first the last the meek & mild
Weakened hearts and Thursday’s child
Wicked warped and undefiled
All are welcome at the table
Ancient crones and newborn souls
Ishmael Isaac Vishnu Joe
The undecided and in the know
All are welcome at the table
Come in come in it’s almost time
I’ll wash your feet and you wash mine
Eat the bread and drink the wine
Just join me at the table!
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thankful we are all welcome. this was lovely :)
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this! Thanks : )
ReplyDeleteThanks - I really wanted to put "Food Fight!" at the end :)
ReplyDeleteah, been waiting since your comment earlier on yesterdays...yes, all are welcome..and love the spiritual allusions...christian and beyond...
ReplyDeletefood fight would have been awesome...lol.
ReplyDeleteI really liked this one.
ReplyDeleteExcellent poem. A whole different take, but it went quite well enough with the picture, and I really enjoyed reading it! Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteDana, do these just bubble up inside you? They seem to just flow, so effortless because your muse is so strong!
ReplyDeleteOnce again, you captured one of the great TRUTHs - all are welcome.
Reading this splendid poem, I felt that it must have received some prize for brilliance!!
ReplyDeleteI do like the undertones - we performed a piece "All are welcome at the table" set on the Sea of Galilee.
ReplyDeleteGood reminder that all are...
Moonie smiles
Oh... if life could be like this.
ReplyDeleteLove this one!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteDear The Bug,
ReplyDeleteYes, a big welcoming table. This is lovely and so are you.
Ann T.
Nice to meet you and hear your thoughts. Wonderful poem!
ReplyDeleteOh this was delightful! I want to come to one of your dinner parties!
ReplyDeleteCreative as always, Dana.
ReplyDeleteinteresting poem, it was like listening to a story of some sort. First time reading your work. I enjoyed...
ReplyDeleteI love this! Playful, and I like your take. Love the word play and flow!
ReplyDeleteFun! You are talented!
ReplyDeleteIshmael Isaac Vishnu Joe
ReplyDeleteThat has to be the best line ever! LOL
Great Magpie fun...
dancy rhythm
ReplyDeleteFun, well-written, colorful take on this painting.
ReplyDeleteJoin you at the table, of course! Slainte!
ReplyDeleteWonderful magpie! You must be one of those natural hosts/entertainers, welcoming one and all.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great tribute to much more than the painting prompt, but a much more meaningful inspiration that seems to lie within your heart and soul. I wonder if the table you refer to is the daily meal table for togetherness and peace, or the communion table for forgiveness and grace. Either way it is a wonderful poem. Great job!
ReplyDeleteTruly wonderful! What talent you have...
ReplyDeleteI've been to a foot washing ceremony, just once. I tried to get into it spiritually, but it made me feel weird.
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