The cattails dance before God in unchoreographed design
Haphazard – yet beautiful, 
Swaying in breezes of cosmic origin. 
They praise God in place, rooted. 
Even as I sway in place,
am I attentive to God’s presence in me?

~ Alice Wittenbach, OP

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  • Sandy Nielsen Deitz Simpson says:

    When I was much younger my grandparents lived across the country road from Alice’s parents.
    I remember her mother, Cecelia a sweet, kind loving woman. I’m sure Sister Alice observed those cattails on that farm near the edge of the pond when she was growing up. Sweet memories & great reflection question for today.

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