calm – MaddogPoetry

Good

God, We need to see, what you see, in order to hear, what you hear. For, it is with you, we can be good. God, Still our being and calm our hearts, as we accommodate the common good. For, it is with you, we can do good. God, Give us the grace to embrace theContinue reading “Good”

Ritual

Ritual is both a blessing and a curse – A blessing ‘cause it makes order of chaos, a curse ‘cause it fosters chaos of order. The blessing treats us all as equals, without regard for worldly status, granting access to the common good. The curse thwarts personal expression, and therefore shuns creativity, promoting ennui ofContinue reading “Ritual”

Resiliency

To hope against hope To remain calm To embrace change It staggers the imagination What we are faced with: Global destruction Political dissention Social declination Religious diminution Physical deterioration Irreparable damage has been done Can we make a difference? Global restoration Political renovation Social reformation ReligiousContinue reading “Resiliency”