by Theresa McDonnell Friström AMMM     Ireland          29.08.2022

I like spending time with friends because it enriches my soul.  This was written in June 2022.

,
Two Anamchairde,
Two funerals,
One in a Catholic Church,
In Wicklow
One in an Islamic Mosque,
In Dublin
On a beautiful sunny day
Close to midsummer.

Celebrating
Lives of two wonderful people,
Friends,
One born in Ireland,
One born in Bangladesh,
One woman,
one man.
Each, in their way
dedicated their lives
To the service and healing of others.

A third Anamcara,
Welcomed and fed the two who then
walked the length of the beach
Watching
for the stones,
From amongst millions,
That were waiting for them.

Stones, too,
Dedicating their lives
To the service and healing
Of our world,
Holding our memories,
Receiving graciously the suffering we offer
Until we remember
And actively share in carrying
burdens
Of our fellow beings,
Our friends.