when I was scolded at the end of the day
at the previously unscheduled exit interview
I saw on display through a board room picture window
the sky on fire as if from God's own hand
the sky filled up with roses of magenta
with an orange brilliance and since I was leaving anyway
and soon would gather my things together
my things in a cardboard box escorted out the door
by the inevitable security guard
I said look God is blessing the whole city at this moment
and the person scolding me looked out
and almost threw her fist up because in the midst of scolding
God had dared to interrupt with so much beauty.
mary angela douglas 30 july 2023
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