Breaking of Bread: a poem by JoyAnne O’Donnell

lantern, image by Lars Nissen, on Pixabay, modified

Breaking of Bread

I see God in the soft wings of birds that fly

I see God in the water that floats peace's river           

God is our hearts beating with life

God gives light and day

moon and sun

joy and sorrow

love and tomorrow                                         

white doves flying with words of prayers

God gives grace with strength 

to handle our mantle

to light the lantern                                           

of hope for good days

to see faith in the future

baking the bread God gives us

so we can sing in the evening.

JoyAnne O'Donnell is the author of Spring & Summer’s Veil, Heaven's Medal,

and the poetry chapbook titled Sun and Rain.

February 2025 issue