Shirley

There it is 
The flame
In the picture,
Between them 
Jesus and the high priest.

And you 
Sending the note
Composure
In a neat 
And steady hand.

A week today
I hold the picture
The candle 
Without a flicker
Between them.

Of your flame
Many pictures
Held in memory
Before me 
Carried to me 
From the past
Without a flicker.>

JL Sept 12 11:34