Is a Man

Is a man free or numb Oblivious or ignorant or dumb When unmoved by events surrounding As conspicuous, persistent and resounding As the crumbling becomes That he still sings psalms Is a man’s aim to mock Is his peace demeaning or a shock To those who see him as out of touch Not feeling at all if not as much The scathing scalding shared plight That has put down the mightiest’s might Is a man so hollow That he shares not the world’s sorrow Does he offend by his peace and happiness Is he teasing at the world’s emptiness Is he unwilling to help feel And will he will as much will as others will to will Is a man absolutely one with the many Without the exception of any That he must surrender his judgment And strive to endure the torment Of a burning calling brazing his bones And his praise to almost be shouted by stones Isn’t a man God’s own creation For His purpose, will and timely intention One to plant and another to reap One to send and another to keep All different members but of one body Duty bound and call ready K. Muitherero