Five Sons
Today five sons
Served on the altar
Determined boys
Who would not falter.
Boys at home
Who fight and shove
But on the altar
Assist with love.
At home shouting
From top of lung
On the altar
Latin’s sung.
At home running
Can’t sit still.
On the altar
Disciplined will.
At home throwing
Cereal, toast
On the altar
Adoring Host.
At home bedrooms
Scattered scene
On the altar
Order serene.
I proud mother
Faithful to Rome
Five sons on the altar,
Five men at home.
Hilary M. Flanery
