Jesus riding the crosstown bus--absolutely. Once again you've written an 'oh my gosh' poem, Elizabeth. Wow. This is my first time reading--thanks for posting it again.
I'd be honored, Jenn. It can be attributed simply to "the 26th Avenue Poet" -- and if anyone comes up after the service and says "Who, now?" maybe mention Substack. Thank you!
Oh, wow. Wow.
You'll know him when you see him...!
Loved the humanity Elizabeth!
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This is incredible! Your poems are always a joy to read <3
Thank you so much, p&c! >^..^<
I’ve enjoyed this poem before; and now listening to you speaking it,I truly loved it"
Your last line clenched its meaning:
“Searching hard in her face..for something we had seen in his"
It's such a treat to include a read-aloud version -- I'm glad you enjoy it, Looocinda! 💞
Jesus riding the crosstown bus--absolutely. Once again you've written an 'oh my gosh' poem, Elizabeth. Wow. This is my first time reading--thanks for posting it again.
So glad you got to see it, Jody! Thank you for reading and commenting (and restacking!).
This is wonderful and I wasn’t on Substack at this time last year so thank you for reposting it.
So glad you're here now, LeeAnn, and so glad to share it with you!
May I read this in our Christmas Eve service at church this year? If so, how would you like me to attribute it?
I'd be honored, Jenn. It can be attributed simply to "the 26th Avenue Poet" -- and if anyone comes up after the service and says "Who, now?" maybe mention Substack. Thank you!
Will do! Thank you!
Such a gift you have, Elizabeth. This is wonderful!
So glad it speaks to you, Pat. 💛🌿
Thank you Elizabeth. It is my favorite of all your poems.
Barbara
Just for you, B.! 💞
Love this one just as much this time around. Perfect retelling for today.
Thanks, Elizabeth. 💛🌿
I read it twice. So good. I'll share it. And thanks!
Thank you for reading and sharing, Karen! 💛🌿
Loved this then. Love this now. Gorgeous.
Exactly Kim! It's really an uplifting to read, gives me hope. thanks Elizabeth.
Thanks so much, Wes!
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My hair stood up and my scalp tingled when I read this! Thank you, Elizabeth. 💕
Oh, thank you for telling me that, Jeni! 💛🌿
Profound, evocative, moving…or rather…moved me into stillness.
Thanks be to God for your poetic gift.
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Love. What DO we see?
The light in each other -- on our good days! Thanks so much for reading, Mary.
Classic!
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