Yield something of God

We should lean against each other more

In such a strange world as this

That can make you scared

And even believe in that life called death

We should support each other

Give more warmth

In such a demanding world as this

Let all movement

Gently yield something of God

                                                                Hafiz, The Gift, Ladinsky Trans. P. 265

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words of hate

scream from the computer

the television screen

people with anger

twisting their faces

spout fear

God hates you

The world is coming to an end

Satan is going to get you

There is a war against (whatever you happen to believe in or value)

“They” are going to destroy all you hold dear (whomever “they” are)

run

hide

protect

reject

exclude

destroy

it must be time for another “war” on something, or someone

or????

we could

just maybe

perhaps

breathe

connect with Sacred Presence

stop running

stop hiding

stop protecting

and rejecting and excluding

stop fearing

stop hating

perhaps we can

trust

love

accept

find community

and yield in our lives

something

of

God