At this difficult season
When opinions impale reason
May we not divide
but warmly abide
within a strong fellowship
built on relationships
of respectful courtesy
as we serve our community.
May we rise as *votary
to the service of Rotary.
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*vocabulary- a ‘votary’ is a devoted adherent.
For free use within Rotary. Please credit Shawn Bird of Shuswap Rotary, District 5060 with authorship when you present the invocation at your club, and please leave a comment below so Rotarians know when and where it’s been used. Thank you.
Shawn L. Bird 
Ah… Marvellous
Thanks.
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Such poetry..much WOW..simply finesse.
I write a blog too.It’s about film reviews.Do check it if you have some time.All feedback is appreciated.
Thanks for stopping by.
I wish I could see more films.
This is definitely in the spirit of Rotary, as I understand it. Well done!
Thanks!
Quite meaningful and relevant… given the present situation of the world. Liked it.
Thank you. I appreciate you stopping by, and taking time to comment.
Always happy to do so Shawn. Please do read my poems as well. I have been a bit inconsistent…I have started again. Your comments will mean a lot.
🙂
Hi Shawn I used one of your invocations for my installation dinner invite. I directed a few Rotarians to check out your site.
Thanks
Heidi Muller Creston Rotary Club
Wonderful invocations. I used this one at the Rotary Club of DeKalb, IL on 11/5/2018.