Grace

In a local pub, one man shouted to me

‘There but for the grace of god, go I!’

and pointed at Andrew. Consider the phrase – ‘grace

of god’ – invoking art and truth, commitment:

how beauty and love express through

skill and difference, novelty.

                                                Statesmanlike - it seemed

important not to invade an African country

or blame the boss, or thump that man, or scream,

because good beer and band were flowing; bodies

hopping. Boy I was mad!!

                                                Grace holds hands, nods,

including men and women, singing, stars,

and barmaids dancing angels pulling pints.

Andrew smiled and led the effervescent hugs and bops;

thanks to the grace of god.