I'd like to read this one because it's
dedicated to the poet Carolyn Kaiser
and her husband John Woodbridge.
And some of you probably know her work
and perhaps have hear her read.
It's called the Avowal for Karen Kaiser and John Woodbridge,
recalling our celebration of the 300th birthday of George
Herbert 1983.
As swimmers dare to lie face to the sky and water bears them.
As Hawks rest upon air and air sustains them.
So would I learn to attain freefall
and float into creator spirits deep embrace
knowing no effort earns that all surrounding grace.