who is seated on high,
who looks far down
on the heavens and the earth?" Psalm 113:5-6
who looks far down
on the heavens and the earth?" Psalm 113:5-6
we imagine you walking
the solid gold pavestones
of heaven, lyre-playing angels
going before and behind you,
and never notice you walking
by the side of the road
cleaning up the litter we toss
as trucks and cars go
blasting past you.
we think you are sitting
on that jewel-encrusted throne
lazily swinging your foot and
tapping the arm aimlessly
almost bored to tears, but
you are cleaning the toilets
in the shelters for rough sleepers
and scrubbing down kitchens
preparing meals for those
in all the war zones of our times.
(c) 2024 Thom M. Shuman
Venmo: @Thom-Shuman
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