Infamous Amos
The lion has roared
But has anyone heard?
The jungle wilds have listened
All have scattered and hidden
Each time a sparrow falls
Our Heavenly Father sees all
And hastens to the birdy's fall
The Divine questioner has spoken
But the human hearer has not heard
Our busied hearts have yet to be stirred
Too many think repentance is too absurd
We dismiss God, refusing to be disturbed
The trumpet is sounding loud and clear, Far and near, but where is the fear?
Nine questions of obvious "No" answers*
Obvious answers but total blindness
Divine secrets have been revealed,
Released to restore and to heal,
In order to avoid the bitter pill
Lord, turn your face our way still
Lord, may your judgment be rescinded
May your magnanimous mercies be extended
We are easily frighten by pandemics and stall
May we not fail to hear and heed the clarion call
071820PSCtest, Strand Completely New(13), Brian Strand *Inspired by Amos 3. 1P
Copyright © Curtis Johnson | Year Posted 2020
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