Dad's an Archbishop
What a big hoot!-they don't know
he swears at the dog
when it rips up the prayer books
gets stage fright reading sermons
At least he is safe
they wont burn Dad at the stake
like they did before
with Cranmer - Christians still at
war with each other
hmmmm nice poem
ReplyDeleteHa, that Mitre should be worn by all Christians... and I hope that dog is not chastised for eating prayer books... :-)
ReplyDeletehey is that you?
ReplyDeleteha, on your pops. i spent time in the ministry...we all put our pants on the same you know. and all have our struggles...
Very good--maybe the dog was commanded by God to eat the prayer book, like John or . . . who was it, Ezekiel? One of those Old Testament prophets. Sweet in the mouth, bitter in the stomach. Well done!
ReplyDeleteTo have a vocation for so many years and then to be in a position where EVERYONE is listening (not just Anglicans in the CofE) must be mind blowing. But we are all human and doggy misdeeds can sure get to us all! I like the warm, human feel you give to the Archbishop as Dad (I certainly wish him all the best).
ReplyDeleteOn the offchance that you are not having us on here:
ReplyDeletei haven't been too impressed with his colleagues of the past few years, but...
with a daughter like you, I am having great hope for the future :-)
Genes will tell.
And who knows, maybe even jeans in his free hours :-)
One must have a sense of humor go get through this life..I like the photo of you and your father ;)
ReplyDeletecheery...and we are called to be in one accord...one day...
ReplyDeleteAs long as he has someone close to him to accord due support. He can have peace of mind with his calling! Nicely Rallentanda!
ReplyDeleteHank
Humour is the best medicine, even for our fears!
ReplyDeleteNice. I wouldn't want any leader to project perfection, as if we don't know how things really are. Humility is a much better fit, especially in the ministry.
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