Mosaic Monday: Prayer for Egypt

The Temple at Dendara © 2009, 2010 Meri Arnett-Kremian



holding in my mind and heart
the image of greater freedom and opportunity
for the people of Egypt
and the hope that they preserve and protect
the treasures of their ancient civilization


Mosaic Monday


Comments

Ms. Becky said…
I'm glad that you've been addressing so beautifully the occurrences on the other side of the planet. I've been reading about the attacks on the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and it saddens me. I, too, say Amen.
January 31, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Pondside said…
Amen from here too. The image of the tanks entering the square, with their guns turned backwards was heartening.
January 31, 2011 at 6:28 PM
Bohemian said…
Amen, what a beautiful Post and Prayer for a beautiful ancient land.

Dawn... The Bohemian
January 31, 2011 at 10:35 PM
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