Somewhere the people cry for water
This early morning the thunder cracked
And rumbled bringing us a downpour.
Now we have fog, clouds, and spindrift.
Having enough we pray for dry weather
While others are praying for rain. It is
Mystical in a way that we do not
Understand. Some are praying for Jesus
While others are persecuted for belonging
To Him. There is always a catch. Sacrifice
Must be made and we may not take anything
For granted. Those who can must give to
Those in need and meet their needs. Without
This participation no progress will be made
We do insane things in order to be liked.
We have a dictator address our congress and
Watch the Vice-President and the Speaker
Compete to see who can stand the quickest
To applaud his every word. Your giving us
Billions is not a gift, he says, but an investment.
We give him our flag all wrapped in a glass
Framed triangular box, with an engraving, so
He won’t forget how he screwed us. He is given
Applause as he leaves. He hadn’t mentioned how
He has closed down places of worship in his country,
Even as the enemy has destroyed churches. He is one
To watch carefully.
Stanski
August 23, 2023, ^
Steve Haarman 