Named after the archangel recognized
in each major religion, word meaning
“Who is like God”. You who I realized
were about as honest and humble as
they come. Sometimes abrasive like thorn bush,
sometimes soft as church prayer. Why it all passed
so quickly, only God knows. There’s a hush
among our flock tonight. Such a haunting
absence. There on higher ground, you’re seeing
better than we. I’m recalling now when
your father died, how I said I’d be praying
for him. Your eyes of sad gratitude
stay with me still. Archangel called “great prince
who stands up for children”. Yes. That makes sense.
Roger Armbrust
March 26, 2017
