Resigned to My Calling

They called me preacher

But tried to shove a book

Down my throat 

“So many habits

Of so many highly effective people”

I had no habits

No system, no way

And yet I could lay my hands on the sick

And they would recover 

But the conference wanted someone 

Seminary trained

And willing to wear the surplice 

I made a decision not to strive

And left the holy gates behind

But I still lay my hands

On anyone who asks me

I often say I was excommunicated 

But that’s not true

So I am a liar, but 

If you want me to walk a mile with you

I’ll walk two

In deep and reverent conversation 

Of your choosing

And keep you company 

For now they call me

Guardien de la Flamme

-jenn