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John Hopkins's avatar

I've already posted, but I feel compelled to post this poem:

Because in the end,

The fraudster will fraud,

the criminal will convict;

he will shun the margins

and ignore the sick.

He will give to the rich

and deceive the poor,

say God loves you

and knock down your door.

He will shout to deceive until you believe

The insidious song the Sirens sing.

Oh! Where is our Isaiah?

Where is our Nathan?

Who is the one to speak truth to a king?

John Hopkins's avatar

Thank you, Rev. Cameron. You're right, there's just so much going on right now. A friend of mine and I love dystopian fiction, and we both agree the country seems swamped in political dystopia. And yes, many of us -- myself included -- are benumbed, palled, in a subtle depression. Oh, dear Lord, send your prophets! Rev. Cameron, you are one of them.

Loretta F Ross's avatar

Thank you, Cameron. I will not let this evil steal my joy or my hope.

Maureen Connors's avatar

Oh, Cameron, another brilliant and moving piece of writing. My nervous system is fractured but your prayer, reflection questions, and practice always help me ground myself back to my center and source. Thanks so so much!

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I am so very grateful for your words, Reverand Cameron--very much the Spiritual nourishment

that I (and so many others) are needing at these most-challenging times.

Kay Drew's avatar

Thank you for this, Rev. Trimble. I realized, reading this, that what I thought was exhaustion is also a profound grief for the country I thought we were. The 250th anniversary feels like a hollow sham. But I find much comfort in your words and in my community of family and friends. Bless you and the work you do. 🙏

G Charles MacDonald's avatar

IF there is a midterm and the Democrats win, he won’t let go……

The political voice will not work unless the people are louder than and that may mean a revolt of the people. Unlike Hungary, Americans don’t seem down trodden enough to understand how desperate their situation is yet.