Do we have to do all of those to be inclusive? We don't really do flags, but the website says that we are open and affirming, that we are registered for same-sex marriage, and if relevant we will mention in service, but we also want to give time for thinking/focusing on other forms of inclusion.

And if the third word seeks hope
might the sound of it encourage

tentative souls to look beyond
fearfulness and light the sky

with fragments of an idea
beginning - perhaps, maybe, if?

#poem #poetry #joinin #imagine #encourage

Used his description of turning the other cheek so often - it brings the text to life.