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At that moment his disciples returned,
and were amazed that he was talking with a woman.
(Jn 4:27)

Winter Weather

Magdalene’s perfume
pots

did she laugh
letting
the nard flow

I am sure
she
did and that

only Christ
knew

and herself

laughing with
him

J. Janda


J. Janda’s poems have appeared in newspapers, magazines, anthologies, and literary publications, as well as in books of his own poetry.


The present poem comes from the Janda's book, In Embrace.

Art by Martin Erspamer, OSB
from Religious Clip Art for the Liturgical Year (A, B, and C). This art may be reproduced only by parishes who purchase the collection in book or CD-ROM form. For more information go http://www.ltp.org