Sailing from this to that

Dear Engaged Couples,

My heart goes out to you all as we enter another phase of ambiguity when it comes to gathering from hither and yon. This reading by Lucille Clifton keeps coming up.

Blessing the Boats

“Blessing the Boats (at St. Mary’s)” by Lucille Clifton

 may the tide

that is entering even now

the lip of our understanding

carry you out

beyond the face of fear

may you kiss

the wind then turn from it

certain that it will

love your back

may you

open your eyes to water

water waving forever

and may you in your innocence

sail through this to that