Lawrence Hall, HSG
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               People Who are Late for Mass Apologize to Me

                       “I pray you, remember the porter”

                                      -Macbeth II.iii.23-24

Like Macbeth’s poor porter I am a doorman too
An ‘umble man with a minimal set of skills
“’Tis my limited service” happily to meet
And greet the faithful while opening the door

When the server rings the bell, latecomers rush
Some glance at me guiltily and apologize
For being late to the divine liturgy –
Am I an attendance officer for God?

After the Order of the Porter I am a doorman
And will judge the timeliness of no man!