Morning rising, storm clouds approach from the west,
Internal struggles, the sound of perseverance and failures,
Humility, accepting the harmonizing grace of infusion,
Vibration, a song bird sings from where it seems not,
Daily attending, Mass calls through the traditions of centuries,
The storm breaks during the liturgy of the Eucharist,
Within the parish, an elderly grating female voice declares,
The release of attention, surrendering, opening the heart,
Quieting the mind, contrite within the sacrifice, simple,
Thunder crashing, lightening flashing, wind pounding,
Rain showers hard upon colorful stained glass, abstraction,
Our Father, the abrasive voice submits, releasing effort,
Aftermath, the tabernacle key dangles, presence within,
The storm subsides, advancing beyond, toward the east,
A young bearded priest dismisses with a friendly caution.