September 10th

“be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.” Philippians 2:2b

may we not walk in lockstep
with the cruel and uncaring,
but take time to play hopscotch
with the little kids down the street.
may we not give our hearts
to the influencers of arrogance,
but share in that love
which walks with those
who shuffle in old age,
which holds hands unsteady
from too much sorrow, and
which gives away the animal
balloons which joy makes.
let us join our voices with
those who dare not audition
for any of those ‘got talent’ shows,
but whose hearts know
the cracked harmony of life,
because they dare to listen
to the Spirit of compassion
and not the polished chords
of the cantatas of polarization.

© 2025 Thom M. Shuman

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