... It feels cold outside ...
The right wing has whacked the essence
Out of the faith in a socialist liberal Jesus
Creating a worldview disconnected
From reality,
Imprisoned in apocalyptic violence
Comforted by a totalitarian culture
Filled with rage and fear.
They have hijacked the Christian faith
Making for a heresy of crazy ideas.
... Today it's cold in Congress ...
This nation stands on a precipice
Avoiding reality
With amusing entertainment
And false security,
And build-up of nuclear weapons,
Taking down programs
Of universal health care,
Of comprehensive immigration,
Of employees' free choice,
Of a relevant jobs program.
... It's cold inside ...
While values are easily ignored, once shaped
From thoughtful Biblical heritage
That shares the story of creation,
That hears the Exodus urgency for the poor,
That sees the rescuing sweep of Shalom.
... Still it's warm inside the heart ...
So what can the resistance of a few peacemakers do,
Not knowing that they are peacemakers,
But no matter, the unseen waves of their actions
May just be what saves the world from itself.
(On the occasion of watching illusions override reality as a rally raises
questions about the logic of nuclear build-up and Jewish legend says 36
righteous souls will save the earth) 12/15/10
Ron Faust, a Disciples of Christ minister, and his wife, Toni, braved the cold of the Dec. 18 rally at the new site for nuke production in KC.