Postmodern psalm of benediction

Bless the garden cat that consorts with painted plaster gnomes, stands at the gate and rubs against your leg for cuddles when you are alone

Bless the backyard possum that eats ticks and rodents, plays dead when he is scared, rises from the dead and hides when you look away

Bless the dog walkers who use a leash and scoop their doggie’s poop for they are good neighbors and responsible pet owners

This is the new commandment: “Possess a pure, kindly and radiant heart, that thine may be a sovereignty ancient, imperishable and everlasting.”

It is now and ever shall be – Amen

12-4-22