Sacraments

Rosalie Hickler

SACRAMENTS

White bread-tenderly touch and break it.

Red wine-drink if you really thirst.

I thirst and hunger too, but I will not take it,

Even a blessed crumb, till you take it first.

But if you will not, if you are not shriven,

Say a prayer for my soul as you pass by.

Cover the altar. May I be forgiven,

But if you must go fasting, so shall I!

Rosalie Hickler