John Lawless Poet Free verse

God Showed Up On Tuesday

God showed up Tuesday
Walked slowly amid His children
Found the doors to his houses locked
The poor huddled in the shadows
Of bell towers that called to no one
Listened to the empty words
Of robed and soul-less orators
Droning in a deafening silence

God wept on Tuesday
Unrecognized
Shunned when he inquired:
“Do you love one another?”
Escorted from the premises
When he whispered:
“Why have you forsaken Me?”

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Sarah Ann Jullion October 10, 2023 at 7:21 PM Well said, John. Well poet-ed. Thank you for posting.

Jerry Brotherton October 9, 2023 at 8:39 PM A powerful yet sad commentary of modern times. Well done my friend.

Antony Glaser October 9, 2023 at 5:37 AM Very good and inquiring

Lin Lane October 9, 2023 at 5:20 AM Knowing the answer, he would've wept that so many had lost their way. So few sheep; too many goats. I prefer to picture him overturning the tables in the temple with anger when its sanctity was being disrespected.