Fifth Monday in Lent

"Let your steadfast love become my comfort

    according to your promise to your servant.”
Psalm 119:76

when the bullies of hate
hurl their words at us,
your love wraps itself
around us like a shawl.
when we wonder what
we can do for those
held captive by prejudice,
your justice takes us
by the hand and shows
us the skills we need.
when the months of
fear and isolation keep us
from running into the future,
your hope teaches us
the baby steps we need.

© 2022 Thom M. Shuman