Poems from Elle's perspective

St Matthew-in-the-City

                                                 Just up the road
                                                     from tradition,
                              from unswerving Catholicism,

the grandeur and glory of St Matt's
walks the walk
and extends welcoming arms
that embrace, nay,
encourage change
in their fight to support
the socially marginalised.
                                                           Criticised
                                                 for doing what is
                                                                  right.


Free verse. Written 29 March 2016.

Author's Note ▼

St Matthew-in-the-City is an Anglican church in the heart of Auckland's business district. They have never been afraid to challenge society where they feel a minority is being treated unfairly, even when this has not been accepted by the wider Anglican community. For more information see St Matthews  .