POETRY

God Cries

March 28, 2020

you know that God is crying tonight

the creation is dying

and the​​ ones​​ sent to enjoy it

have all turned their backs on it

left it to die

unwilling to take the risks that

are required​​ even if only to save themselves

you know that God is crying tonight

with the babies in cages

and families stuck behind a wall

that protects no one and limits everyone

including God

you know that God is crying tonight

for in a land of unimagined​​ riches

people live meal to meal even as​​ 

they work harder and longer each year

you know that God is crying tonight

as people who use the name of the ​​ Lord

steal the souls of the unsuspecting

and the trusting​​ 

replacing them with fear and mistrust

you​​ know that God cries everynight

 

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2 Comments

  • Reply Sheila March 30, 2020 at 9:28 am

    I think the moment life left God’s hands and was sent forth into the Universe, we became independent souls with a safety tether and the tools to sever the bond or be held tightly through our faith. Either way – every soul is counted. Every soul bears witness. This one hit home, Lonnie.

    • Reply lbuerge@gmail.com March 30, 2020 at 10:03 pm

      Thanks for taking the time to read some of this, Shiela

      Lonnie

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