when we become humble enough
to care more for the poor
than maintaining our privilege,
we can be called holy.
when we are willing to stand up
to the bullying billionaires and
the influencers who don't care
for anyone but their ascendancy,
we will know we are changed by God.
when we go out on winter nights
to bring the rough sleepers
to warming shelters and hot showers,
we will know we have been found.
when we stop giving tax breaks
to those who build 'affordable housing'
which the young, new families, immigrants
cannot begin to afford then, indeed,
we may be cities shining as beacons
of justice, compassion, hope, and life.
(c) 2024 Thom M. Shuman
Venmo: @Thom-Shuman
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