For Every Sheep in the Flock
Grant me sunrise, cruel warden
Would you deny me that which makes us human?
What violent hatred grips your heart
To demean and dehumanize so freely and purely
How is it that you dream, violent warden
To so easily reveal your true intention
But sing it so cruelly under the guise of love?
Do we see the sky the same?
Sing unto me, dark warden
Describe the face of the Jesus you worship
His deeds, His mother's love, how must they seem
For our messiahs must clearly be different
Do you hear me cry, silent warden
Calling your name in this brilliant cell
Much further beyond any childhood dream possible
Yet shackled so much tighter
What does Jesus mean to you?
Does whispering His name sear your skin?
Does taking His name in vain merely mean to speak it?
How do your actions reflect His?
Do you remember His rage?
As He scattered the Pharisees in anger
Do you stand among them?
As He weeps for His children?
We're all looking at the same sky
A rainbow defiantly cutting across the endless clouds
Be it safety from flood or neighbor
His promise remains the same
I believe in Jesus' love
For his children, straight, lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, intersex, ace, beyond
For the One who gave all for his flock
How deep does your love lie?
Copyright © Derek Chos | Year Posted 2025
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