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Tasty Morsel - 5/10/05 2005 Archive - 2006 Archive


Seed of wheat gives its life
dying the good death for what?
To produce stalk, grain
only to be crushed again.

Ground to unidentifiable powder
mixed with yeast, salt, lard, water
punched, kneaded, rested, warmed
oven’s fire unrelenting, loaf emerges.

Ordinary fare for gathered community
prayer rises up, gently blankets all
fruit of the vine the dance partner
loaf broken once, torn for each recipient.

Absorbent body soaks up blood
gingerly moved from cup to mouth
institution becomes experienced reality
tasty morsel lights the face of hope.

© 2005 Todd Jenkins