their smells are distinctive
on this zoom conference
one Catholic, advocating the Pope’s
universal love for the creation
one Protestant, speaking of the gospel’s
power for all people
their eloquence and passion
point to unity and faith
still
they smell different
their voices, tones, looks, manners
postures and positions
give unique smells
as herbs display themselves
in a tea house
for visitors
of the Zoom
after steeping them in water –
reflections, Q&A, more reflections
aroma rising
from their words
after tasting
which tea are you going to buy
or simply walk out?
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Art/s and Theology Australia 