Twila, also a seminarian and friend has decided to take a break by writing Haikus this afternoon. I asked her if I could share them with you. Welcome to finals week at CDSP!
Seminary Finals Haikus
Anoint sleepy eyes,
to keep studying this day.
Exams not yet done.
A consignation:
Baptized, confirmed to study,
things asked not again.
In history write
something ecumenical –
good for extra points.
Catechesis time:
Old church stuff explodes in brain.
A rite of passage
How does this relate
to serving poor, sick, hungry?
Help me understand.
Where does the truth hide?
Surely it is here somewhere,
on all these post-its.
Ecclesial plea:
Initiation, end soon.
Second year coming.
Grace? Peace? Where, oh where?
Put me in a quiet cell.
Too much studying.
Why can’t I keep thoughts
in my head like in a file,
ready for this test?
Grant us wisdom, God,
for we really need your help.
Words, answers. Amen.
Another page, Lord,
I know not what it will bring.
Make me ready, Lord.
On this test, dear Lord,
please give me strength to answer.
Rightly would be good.
Hear our cries, O God,
We are groaning and weary.
Show us promised end.
When this term is done,
every paper and exam,
resurrect me, God.
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