SURREALISM

Many things are called surreal

Especially now with the Chana 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 wonderful world

Acknowledge our precious 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 24, 2020 ^