A Farewell Toast to Epiphany’s Croutons
When pandemic measures stopped use of digits,
communion wafers required cumbersome widgets.
Priests Richard and Julia at first despaired,
but Jim knew there was a solution somewhere.
His catering skills have long been admired -
Epiphany receptions are always inspired.
Jim started to labor, he began to roast,
making savory squares of holy toast.
Crunchy bites were served for two long years,
welcomed by his Christian peers.
Of the many talents he doth possess
Jim Fisher makes the croutons best.
There also was a special treat,
for Episcopalians with four feet.
Each pet approached the communion rail,
with ample wagging of the tail.
With God’s grace the worst is past,
we’ll return to communion wafers at last!
We hope to finish with covid restrictions,
ending instead with benedictions.
To the herbal host, we bid farewell,
and return to the wafers we know so well.
(Shared with the permission of the author, A. Nonomus)
