Mary, Under Glass Poem by elysabeth faslund

Addendum to my post of 6-20-07: An apologetic clarification is indicated regarding my prior comment as relating to this beautifully expressed and framed portrait of faith, feeling, insight and understanding. My reference to the author Mary McCarthy (One of Americas finest writers of the 20th century, she was a courageous, witty, and sophisticated rebel of sorts, unfortunately largely overlooked.) was made apropos of said authors autobiographical book 'Memories of a Catholic Girlhood'. My mention of this individual, so gifted - and under recognized, was, in view of her early religious upbringing, and later attitudes, at the very least, stupidly presumptuous. 'Mary Under Glass' is so very rich and touching. Aside from my personal religious convictions, retrospectively, it was most naive of me to make mention of any Mary in conjunction with reference to THE MARY! The poem 'Mary Under Glass' is blessedly refreshing in its innocence, acceptance of non-material virtues, thin metaphor of adoration, and the humble prioritizing and differentiation of that which is ever enduring.... so beautifully done, it should be included in the bulletin of Our Ladies holy day... Perhaps I'll make that recommendation! Thankfully yours , walt

I do believe that Mary McCarthy would smile knowingly! ... Warm and Wonderful!

See Part Eleven for my general comment. Loved the tone of this one. Matches the absurdity of the belief set under siege - justifiably in my view! Funny, highly pertinent and the work of a sharp and courageous mind. jim