AS THE WORLD GOES DARK
A darker world is
Harder to watch and
yet we do, become calloused
steady flow of evil with unintended
Consequences, Unseen rip currents
Sucking dry the banks Of people drowning
feet dug into the sand To stand firm
Convinced now the seal of Christ
Is this, to, despite the Broken
world, and In the face of
flames fanned by
imposed leaders
Remain tender
Abounding
in love
and joy
and hope
Easy when well
Unnatural now
to live life this way
Singing into the abyss
A testimony of suffering well
Bearing the burdens of others
With peace that passes understanding
Songs of glory, songs of praise
That abundant wellspring
The spirit of Jesus inside
A beacon in the black
Greater contrast now
Light a narrow path
To an open door
Escape
