by Lori Negridge Allen

for our own good
the Father 
doesn't spare the rod

although hanged on wood
the Son 
still conquers death

the Holy Spirit
sets wood on fire 
makes incense for prayer

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Lori Negridge Allen recently moved from a house overlooking a stream flowing into a small lake to a condo overlooking a river flowing into a sound. Most days find her walking the beach, wondering at tides.