Murmur – A Quadrille

Seeking tranquility, time out from the hustle
Afternoon respite inside the cathedral
Flames of lit candles flicker to whispered prayers
Through the murmur came a small voice
“Dear God, please look after grandpa”
A prayer and a plea reverberates through the cool, dim stillness

Pat R

2/13/18

A Quadrille (44 word poem) with the use of the word ‘Murmur’

For dVerse Poets Pub