In This Time

 

This time wrath has fallen to us

Sometimes it scatters like dust

Shield your face so it won’t get into your eyes

or mouth

It is not shadow, it cannot enter your pores

it cannot tint your soul

it dies with water and ethyl

it dies with soap and scrubbing

and killing it with care and healthy washing

I lament with our brave race of God’s creations

Here now, we have to plow together,

let grow a fresh race of the earth’s life

An ocean of tears, sobs in my heart

For my brothers and sisters

In the battle,

for all of us who

Dare all these troubles

and fight in the vows of God

May our Father come to our aid

May his mercy reach all who hunger

who suffer

And those who carry only filaments of hope

God is love.  God is light.

This certain voice of reassurance tells us a story.  That

belief is what we’re given to take care of.

Lord, redeem us in Your power

Let the angels and Saints be with us all.

Now and forever.


/rosevoc. august 2020.pandemic




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