Third Wednesday in Lent

"Listen! A sower went out to sow.”
Mark 4:3

and since we
do such a good job
sweeping every leaf
of grass off our walks,
dig up even the tiniest
pebble from our yards,
cut off over twisted bit
of brambles that tries
to sneak onto our property,
we
really don’t have to listen
to this tired story one more time,
while
you patiently wait for us
to become foolish enough
to pull the weeds of our pride
out of our souls, so
there is room for the seeds
of grace
of hope
of justice
of welcome
you clutch in your hand
ready to throw

© 2022 Thom M. Shuman