Flash Friday 55: Hushed History

Arthritic-bent hands

carefully place my money

in the tattered envelope

Her age-tracked face,

smiling

Hushed, we step

into the sanctuary

Hear it's reverent-quiet

while ornately gold,

regal red

shimmers

in the candlelight

of history

this place of worship

still comforting souls

centuries later

the flames

of prayerful

hope

dance shadows

on the walls,

my heart.

This is Flash Friday 55. If you'd like to join us, tell a story in exactly 55 words, and place your link in g-man's (Mr. Knowitall) comments. He's our host. 

 My 55 was inspired by our visit to Sitka, Alaska, home of St. Michael's Cathedral, a Russian orthodox church that was built in 1848. Awesome experience.