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The Sacred Tear
I see them fight among themselves
Do nothing for the spill of blood
It seems my children made a choice
From now until the coming flood
So all the wretched of the world
Down on their knees, and say they pray
And they want Me to intervene
I say "Perhaps another day."
So this planet may well be doomed
With our fool crowned as figurehead
And I will only shed a tear
Then say "Tough luck. You've much to dread."
Do nothing for the spill of blood
It seems my children made a choice
From now until the coming flood
So all the wretched of the world
Down on their knees, and say they pray
And they want Me to intervene
I say "Perhaps another day."
So this planet may well be doomed
With our fool crowned as figurehead
And I will only shed a tear
Then say "Tough luck. You've much to dread."
Published 5th Aug 2018
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5th Aug 2018 7:55pm
6th Aug 2018 6:03pm
Thanks Laura. I like how you comment. God or gods, depending on your belief, do move in mysterious ways.
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- Edited 6th Aug 2018 7:50pm
5th Aug 2018 8:05pm
If he hears our voices, I wonder if he has a laugh. I've imagined him different, amongst the years of my life. Each time in an antitetiche way. Right now I believe you've hit spot on. One that sees and listens but prefers to ignore. Your style is impeccable my friend. Great ink. J.
6th Aug 2018 6:46pm
Thank you Juvenalis. I don't really think God ignores us, but chooses not to intervene. I'm sure he has a good laugh now and then, though.
6th Aug 2018 11:34am
6th Aug 2018 6:48pm
Thanks Crim. I thought I'd try something spiritual this time. If I bring any more heat though, we're all going to fry...
6th Aug 2018 6:58pm
6th Aug 2018 2:24pm
6th Aug 2018 6:49pm
I like to think our lamentations are heard, but not always acted upon. Thanks so much, Grace!
6th Aug 2018 6:54pm
8th Aug 2018 9:17pm
The way things are going our "figurehead" might lead us to an apocalypse. We'll see if he can handle North Korea. Maybe, but probably not, in my view. Politics is a touchy subject, isn't it? Anyway, thanks for the comment, Rjm!
8th Aug 2018 3:06am
8th Aug 2018 9:20pm
This is something I think about too. I tend to believe in spirits, but just wish I could see, feel, or hear some. That would be a thrill! And a chill...
8th Aug 2018 8:36pm
Ah my dear crowfly friend, when times like these are upon us who can only write & wait, that’s when it seems that the power(s) that be can afford to lounge on laurels and chuckle. When I was much younger, I oftened likened the way grown-ups would always scramble about feeling out of control, as an ant farm that God would give a violent shake and sit back and watch the mayhem & chaos that ensued.
8th Aug 2018 9:22pm
Great comment, Jade. I think of the ant farm as a microcosm of the political world. Too bad it's so damned dangerous!
