BEFORE THE HOUR OF COMPLINE.A Poem by Terry CollettMONKS IN AN ABBEY BEFORE COMPLINE.Four monks, black robed, stood on the beach in the grounds of the abbey. I sat and listened to the old words of Father John: it isn’t easy living amongst so many men from different backgrounds, with different personalities, he said An old clergyman cross over, Father Joe later said. The young monk, bespeckled, crossed over from the cloister door, genuflected, looked at me, then went on tip toe seeming to the bell tower to ring for the office of Compline. © 2014 Terry Collett |
StatsAuthorTerry CollettUnited KingdomAboutTerry Collett has been writing since 1971 and published on and off since 1972. He has written poems, plays, and short stories. He is married with eight children and eight grandchildren. on January 27t.. more..Writing
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