THE PRECIOUS GIFT
I look out the second story window
See nothing but forest and water
The day is waning; I am very tired
It is a day of rest but there is no rest
There can be no rest; too much to do
in serving the Father

I see a world that is continuing
the wondrous path of history
where evil often out measures goodness
We do not learn the lessons
We forget Who to follow and why
We cannot blame unless we blame ourselves
Who do we open up to for indoctrination or
are we capable of critical thinking?

Where giving is more important
than receiving although we should
be gracious receivers at times
We are not being led well at this time
Countries who are oppressing and killing 
their citizens are laughing at us as we keep
making concessions to them trying to show 
our splendor and strength and superiority

We are foolish as a nation and also as individuals 
where we keep seeking more when we
already have more than enough
Our churches are not overflowing
with worshipers in thanksgiving
but are struggling for community
We all play a part

We must or should engage with
Those things in front of us
That need attending and are 
Things which we are capable of
Improving and correcting
Mohammed Ali once said that
The things we do for others now
Is the rent we are paying for
Our place in heaven

Stanski
June 27, 2021 ^