The Catholic Writers Guild

My Mother’s Rosary

I dreamed that you were still young

and seeking Mary’s intercession,

with unclouded eyes lowered

on fleet fingers that moved as if shelling beans.

And how eager I was to follow your lead,

to echo the decades so dutifully

in answer to our prayers.

Anthony Nannetti lives in Philadelphia with his wife and two daughters. His poetry has appeared in print and online publications, including Guardian Unlimited, Zone Magazine, The FictionWeek Literary Review, The New Writer, Philadelphia Stories, The Feathertale Review, Forge Journal, Hamilton Stone Review, and Bijou Poetry Review. He can be reached at giacomo747@aol.com.

KathrynCunningham

Kathryn is a retired junior high teacher. A convert with a love for the Church she believes that its teachings have a more than viable application for today's world. She writes practical theological for the people in the pews believing that they have as much right to good catechesis as our youth and converts. Her writings appear on Catholic web sites and local Church publications. She has even been published in the diocese of Australia and most recemtly Zenit. Kathryn holds a Master's in Theology and is a certified spiritual director. Learn more about Kathryn at: www.atravelersview.org