i take the number three
a star
from birth
three wise men
on the face
the one trinity
holding in one's hand
the golden
gateway to paradise
a crucifix
the key
to heaven

three days
Jonah spent inside
a whale
our body
a temple
split three ways

like the shamrock
a symbol from
our dear St Patrick
God is
the father
our creator

crucified
upon a cross
his son Jesus
on the third day
he rose again
in the Holy grail
according to the scriptures
a blessed spirit

our hearts
the inner voice
speaking
from the soul
i believe
on our third day

the soul rises
higher
meeting one's spirit
walking in limbo
three draws out
a magic number
enlightens me