long season

(means lengthen)


day of ash

season of thought

also season of service

and of

sacrifice

though all seasons behoove



today

ash on foreheads

ash made

from last year’s palms

and might look like a cross

for a while



then those who say

sorry

you have dirt

on your face

I thought you’d want

to know



c l couch





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