Beatitudes in Review

published in 2018

Blessed are the poor in spirit-

divine honors

after long wandering

Those who mourn-

angels being thus disguised 

as the blue mandolin plays

The meek-

my mother’s sweater

the necklace she gave to me

Those who hunger and thirst-

illusions lost

but wisdom found

The merciful-

a hospitable reception

beneath the awning

The pure in heart-

soft light from the window

make this house clean

The peacemakers-

olly olly oxen free

the slaying of the burnt king 

Those persecuted for righteousness sake-

shatter the mountain

overthrow the giants

Find the Kingdom of Heaven.