Into this world frazzled by haste
bring us STILLNESS.
We will be still in you.

Into this world disgraced by greed
bring us GRACE.
We will move gracefully too.

Into this world plagued with indifference
bring us COMPASSION.
We will embody compassion as have you.

Into this world jaded and bored
bring us WONDER.
We will wonder as we wander with you.

Into this world gone mad with violence
bring us PEACE.
We will make peace through you.

Into this world gone dark with despair
bring us HOPE.
We will be hopeful too.

Into this world of suffering and sorrow
bring us your JUICE and JOY.
We will be joyful in you.

Into this world turned cynical and callous
bring us your extravagant LOVE.
We will incarnate love as have you.

Into this world, come.

~ Dan Miller. © 2021.

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