the priest
motions a blessing
aftermath
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Roland Packer
Roland lives in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. For over 40 years he has worked as a professional musician in various roles; performer, teacher and composer. He has been writing haiku since the early 80s and has authored a mini-chapbook,"Wayfarers" (Phafours Press, 2017) and a full-length collection, "no heroic measures" (Red Moon Press, 2024).
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The sense of panic is palpable in this. There is no time for the priest to say a proper prayer – just a quick sign of the cross.
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