August Queen of Heaven
A poem for August 13, 2017
One hundred years ago today
Humanity-in the person
Of three small shepherds-
Missed its appointment
With the August Queen of Heaven.
The sin of one man
Imprisoning the innocent
Lessened the October miracle
For all humanity.
The tragedy of evil
Suctions out generations
Destined for eternal liberty.
But we have a Father
Of Infinite Mercy
And a Redeemer
Who lives forever to intercede for us
And a Spirit
Who renews the face of the Earth.
