Without U

1 Since 1983, I spent each year With her, or reasonably near O to think I once was young, in love With U (USA) running from African woe That apartheid in South Africa Yet I hadn't planned to leave her I'd visit a month or two, less than a year Even when I worked (one in Mandela's time, A deputy director in their State Dept.) But now, I've missed America much Four years soon, another home Albeit for a cause (Great Commission) How i wish I'd not obeyed "religion" 2 Without you, Sundays are free I have no religious duty or Assembly I have little to look forward to But loving U was stressing me also I made an healthy choice, the break Now to live -- hour by hour, by the minute Here and now, though memories rising like Jesus Reveal addiction to nationalism. Romulus? Remus?

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Valsa George

Date: 5/10/2023 7:13:00 AM

Sometimes we regret our choice. But once we realize that it is God's plan, we get reconciled to it. I can very well understand your feelings ! Stay blessed brother Anil. May God give you greater strength.

Anil Deo
Date: 5/10/2023 10:19:00 PM

Shalom shalom & amen dear sister Valsa of Bharat Desh

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/9/2023 4:43:00 AM

Hello Anil. Top of the day to you. Yes the power of Rome The Vatican and all that it entails certainly the mention of Sunday's alone. Allow me to leave you with your exact meaning and thoughts as they belong to you. I found your second stanza most beautiful. Love and Blessings now and always. May you continue to be safe within your travels and continued work. Shalom Shalom Namaste Namaste (smile)

Anil Deo
Date: 5/9/2023 9:11:00 PM

Always, Lisa adds her heARTISTIC Lisa-words to my poetry. Smile, smile, smile, shalom shalom shalAum, shalAum. Heal, heal, hands!