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Newspaper
The Lee Lantern
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1954
Page
3
The Poetry Society of Texas awards Glen M. Rodgers the April 1954 Monthly Contest prize for Assurance. Rodgers teaches creative writing at Lee College where his pupil Mrs Enderli, author of Faith Is a Subtle Thing, studies in his class.
In a dusty morning scene a boy named Jose finds a ten dollar bill blown by the wind and claims the money came from heaven. Mamacita wrestles with truth, faith, and desire as they anticipate repayment of debt and a hoped for home. An American lingers by the Holy Virgin as the tale unfolds.
A Gamma Phi Kappa sorority group describes a Galveston weekend retreat with a Jack Tar stay, luxury rooms, a penny arcade visit, a roller coaster ride, and a late-night bridge session. The letter notes socializing, costumes, pajamas, and plans for going to college next year.
A man prays to the Virgin Mary for happiness and for his wife to return, while a boy offers faith and gratitude for money received. The two share a moment of quiet hope, the dust in their eyes framing a tale of longing and waiting for reunion.
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