I was asked if I would be willing to say a few words of grace before the West Virginia Writers 2022 Conference Banquet. I appreciate all those who thanked me for them afterward. Here are the words.
I invite you to focus your heart and mind
on The Transcendent around and among us.
on The Transcendent around and among us.
Wonderful Weaver of ageless mysteries,
who centuries ago, inspired writers of sacred texts
and today still fills authors with amazing words;
We give thanks for the bounty
of the earth
and for the those who have labored to prepare and serve this evening’s banquet,
farmers and migrant workers,
truck drivers and distributors,
cooks, servers, and those who will clean up after us.
We are grateful for the
opportunity to assemble here this evening
to celebrate our craft,
to hear our keynote speaker,
to honor award winners,
and to renew old friendships and make new acquaintances.
Bless this meal,
from our food and drink to our table conversations.
And let all those so moved say, Amen.
who centuries ago, inspired writers of sacred texts
and today still fills authors with amazing words;
and for the those who have labored to prepare and serve this evening’s banquet,
farmers and migrant workers,
truck drivers and distributors,
cooks, servers, and those who will clean up after us.
to celebrate our craft,
to hear our keynote speaker,
to honor award winners,
and to renew old friendships and make new acquaintances.
from our food and drink to our table conversations.
And let all those so moved say, Amen.
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