Nine ladies dancing – a recurring theme
When Spirit is broached, or so it would seem
‘Tis Spirit’s nine fruits1, emerging in time
A sign of her work in a soul’s growth sublime.
Love, joy and peace a-twirling
While Patience, kindness, and goodness
Sync their pirouette
And faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control
Complete the set with a new pas-de-trois.
(c) Dennis Ryle January 2025
- Galatians 5:22 ↩︎
Wondering Pilgrim 