Many things are called surreal
Especially now with the Chinese Virus
I feel this way as well
Surrealism is enchanting
Reality, however, supersedes it
Commercials continue as though
Everything is normal;
This is far from the truth
Who can enjoy luxury
When there is so much suffering?
We have to take a step back
Look at ourselves in this world
Acknowledge our gift of life
Ask ourselves about liberty
And the pursuit of happiness
So many places do not have this
What are we to do?
We have little power alone
We can pray together but
Not expect miracles as answers
We can react to what is in front of us
There are needs which we can fulfill
Jesus said, “Follow me”, and we must
We have to reach out to the many
Who are suffering or causing suffering
We cannot be judgmental knowing
That we all have weaknesses
We must empty ourselves for others
Let others follow the example
This is what is real, we call it action
Walking the walk with no pontificating
The surreal will pass, the needs remain ongoing
May we be wise in His name
Stanski
August 19, 2020 ^
Steve Haarman 