From a cell

After Ephesians 1:1-14

From a cell he writes

his letter to the faithful

in the city of Artemis,

twelve hundred miles 

of separation but still

together as one. He 

writes of being chosen

together, predestined

together, sharing 

an adoption,

a redemption, sharing

forgiveness. Distance

is of no consequence

because of what they 

share in common,

their sharing surpassing

the wealth of their cities,

the culture of their societies,

the strength of their empire.

And he calls them saints.

And he calls them faithful.

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