December 30th

"It will be said on that day, 

    Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, 

    so that he might save us.
This is the LORD for whom we have waited;
    let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation." Isaiah 25:9

they cannot admit they are wrong

and we are too afraid to say it aloud,

but that day when we have 

to make a decision, or be born anew,

or go down to the front took place

in that little podunk town called Bethlehem.

the warrior-prince,

the general on a white horse

that strong man who would make things right

turned out to be a tiny, squalling baby

reaching out its finger to be held by our hearts.

we no longer need to wait,

we no longer need to worry,

we no longer need to be afraid.

God got tired of waiting for us,

and all we can do in response

is sing songs of praise,

live for justice, care for the forgotten,

be beacons of hope, and unconditional

love to everyone we meet.

(c) 2024 Thom M. Shuman

Venmo: @Thom-Shuman