Worship

I went to church today

In the cathedrals of Crystal Springs and Crestview Parks.

With a golden dome overhead

And aisles paved with gold 

Both bright and burnished,

And pillared porticoes aflame.

A hill climb brought me closer to heaven

And the bowl of gray sky

Where the open air sanctuary
Provided air moist and mild
And light from living lamps.

The music?  Pure summer.
Beach Boys and The Beatles on the iPod
Supplied the rhythm to match
My swinging armed stride
Taking me over four miles 

In a circuitous loop 
from home and back again.

And left me refreshed and renewed
After a nearly sleepless night.

Amen.

I do confess that since I did not carry a camera with me, I did go back by car to capture these photos to share, and added another mile to my walk.