in my hands
wrath of the grape
cup’s content trembled
I timed it
one, ten thousand
two, ten thousand
three…
rhythmically timed
trembling to the beat
I am old
my hands yet steady
steady enough
they weren’t the culprit
realization
gazing into this fermentation
consecrated to commune
my heart beating
to Christ’s supplication
reflection
the light above
this tiny cup of the vine
mirroring the light
trembling to the beat
of my heart
reflection
the love above
this tiny vessel of His
mirroring His love
trembling in His presence
in my heart