POETRY

Abstract

another medium for expressing the human spirit’s quest for understanding and meaning as we encounter the inevitable and universal phenomenon of aging. We invite readers to submit their poetry for consideration for future issues. The following four poems are written by Elizabeth R. Smylie. She holds an MA in Christian Education and has completed certificate programs in pastoral ministry and in spiritual direction. After serving as religious educator at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, she spent 18 years as activity coordinator and chaplain at two United Methodist retirement homes in Richmond, Virginia. Now retired, she is a spiritual director at an ecumenical retreat center, Richmond Hill, and a faculty member in its RUAH School of Spiritual Guidance. She is married, mother of three and grandmother of nine, and she is an elder at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church in Richmond.