Have mercy on us.
We live piecemeal lives,
assembled out of fragments
we find scattered haphazardly
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This is a powerful cry from the depths of a human heart and soul. The poem troubles me- - -troubles my lazy, unresponsive, self-centered life style. We can make life change if we change ourselves, if we open ourselves up to acting in love for our fellow man and fellow creatures and our host planet. But we don't act... we don't put ourselves out... because it is too hot, too cold, haven't got the time, will do it tomorrow.... Yes, with this lack of heart, we do depend on God's mercy though we give no mercy to others.
Prayer is our best partner. At first it requires labor, Much labor. I hated it at first. then it becomes an answering Partner. like two in one. So now I love it.
We just lack the power to make our wishes real. Thanks for sharing a meaningful and thought provoking vision document conceptualized in a beautiful verse.10+
Oh, forgot to mention.... this is an excellent piece of writing totally deserving of 10's.