As the elders watch in horror I lead the redeemed children In racing around the town Tearing down the ruined houses
Which they do as gleefully As they once sacrificed me To try to save them
The we start over.
We pave over the town With glistening new asphalt As smooth as ice
Then we pause Wondering What to do next What to build first
Homes? Temples? Parks?
I look to My Father.
He says:
“A stable Because that is all I need…”
“To invade your world!”
To be continued
Reflection
I feel…
Devastating
Holy
Followed
Anticipation
Scripture
Then all the elders and all the people who were at the gate said: “We are witnesses. May Yahweh make the woman who is coming into your house like Rachel and Leah, both of whom built up the house of Israel. May you become famous in Bethlehem! May you become very prosperous!”
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