The waves are slowly hitting the shore
I can feel my eyes getting heavy
I look out upon the lake
There are no ducks to see or geese
It is quiet; the breeze barely moving things
A hummingbird comes to the window
Then seeks out the nectar from a plant
I have read some comments on Facebook
Again, I allude to the need for Critical thinking
We cheer for our side whenever it appears
That we have made a point which advances us
The truthfulness of the point trying to be made
Has no bearing on how we react
There is glee and we wave and raise flags
Others wish they had flags
I wish they could think for themselves
There is only so much room at the bottom of the cliff
I look out the window and spot a gaggle of geese
They move into the water and have purpose
The young ones learn from the older ones
They stick together and are not in a hurry
Jesus walked on the water. This act was witnessed
By His disciples who were amazed
He had a purpose in doing this and
It was to reassure His followers that He spoke the truth
He did not play games with His power
He used miracles to give affirmation to His teachings
He was or just is His own entity and knew the beginning
And the ending. He told us what to do if we wished
To be His followers. He did not instruct us to play
Games about picking the winner or about taking
Sides to see who would win and then either sulk
Of celebrate. He said His cross was heavy. These
Are the things we should be talking about and
Leave the smugness of politics to the foolish.
We should say a prayer for them so that they may
Learn before it is too late. I lay my head down and
Am asleep at once.
Stanski
August 5, 2023, ^
Steve Haarman 