Poem for St. Matthias, Apostle Luke 6:12-16

Chosen

among the many

twelve who would be there in a special way

twelve

who would help to lead the world

from nowhere

from powerlessness

help to lead the world

with it’s great armies

and nations

and people

who live separate lives

lives

in pain

lives

in need

of the one who chose twelve

just twelve

with no particular greatness

except

being chosen by Christ

who brought salvation

by choosing

you and me!