Marta's Consolation...

Marta's consolation
is her service
giving drink to the thirsty
god,
preparing the food for
the weary guests
the words do not penetrate
her heart
as Mary sits there and
listens
unwary about what this
world eats
what those mouths
drink

poem by Ric S. Bastasa
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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