Poem based on Maundy Thursday Mark 14:12-26

Sitting amid the ones who had come so far

was the Christ

the Immanuel

serving these few

Who were gathered at this table with him

(take)

and in a somber moment

that pierced through time

Christ looked at each of the ones gathered

And broke the bread

(this is my body)

to share with all there

in a way that had been done

in so many other Passover meals

and like no other meal

this moment

--held in time

--suspended between what was

----and what will be

was here

as the moment floated into eternity

he gave thanks

(this)

in this somber moment

that pierced through time

and took the cup

given to all

(is my blood)

that they might share with one another

what had been given them

(of the covenant)

feeling the presence of one another

in a new way

in the presence of this Christ 

the moment begin to pass

but not back into a world that was

the night was new

and almost alive

as Christ went out

(which is poured out for many)

to pray