Why is this sculpture named “Te Deum?” Isn’t that the title of an ancient song praising the holiness of ordinary life? Yes. Charles Reznikoff’s poem titled “Te Deum” suggests the same. Those thoughts were on my mind as a sculpted this piece.
Te Deum
Not because of victories
I sing,
having none,
but for the common sunshjne,
the breeze,
the largess of the spring.
Not for victory
but for the day’s work done
as we’ll as I am able;
not for a seat upon the dais
but at the common table.