On Public Speaking and the Holy Spirit -

Speakers

The microphone was his icecream cone

in this bold new world.

“I,” breathing, “I know.” Breathing.

The third time he enunciated,

“Complete trust or confidence,” meaning

if we have faith, we’ll follow Him.

“I bring greetings

from the stake presidency.

They love you.”

Then stopped, and was stopped

in his quest for his seat.

Muffled laughter and heavy whispering

“Now this is the gospel

according to brother Jones

here.”

“We’re the missionaries

from the church – ”

slam.

Jesus Christ,

The Great “I Am”

met the seated people of the pews,

and a much too loud,

but much more clear,

“In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.”

He said

and breathed into his icecream cone.

“But sir!”

On the doorstep,

feeling alone.

“I know.” Breathing.

“I know.” Breathing. quickly

reverting to the five year old.

In the face of the

slamming door

the garden scenes started meaning more.

And the scripture read

in the primary mic,

the testimony

and the family night

and all the Mormon boys

and Mormon girls

learning to present

with no

applause,

In the MTC

learning to pause

culminated the spirit’s shouting,

“Hosanna to the Lord,

the most high God;

for he is God over all the earth,

yea,

even above all.

And blessed art thou,”