Wednesday, February 19, 2025

February 19th

"Offer right sacrifices, 
   and put your trust in the LORD." Psalm 4:5

when we could offer
grace to those longing
for a gentle word, we have
to load them down with
all the grudges we carry.
when we could share 
the justice which so many
search for in these times,
we continue to wear it 
like an heirloom which 
can only be passed down
to those who are taught
the secret handshake 
from the moment of birth.
when we could extend 
a hand of welcome to all
who have been pushed 
aside by the ones with power,
we can't bring ourselves
to trust that you have 
vetted them as worthy 
enough to be in our group.

(c) 2025 Thom M. Shuman

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