Prayer .4
(written in March, 2003 at the outbreak of the Iraq War)
In times of conflict
differing points of view are numberless,
the arguments circumvent fatigue
clouding the opinions of many.
Wisdom takes its place
in the circumstances of the day
willing to offer it counsel.
But interest has waned for a sane solution
and logic is bent toward a partial truth and a limited view.
The smaller way is chosen over the larger;
forceful means over peaceful.
Yet wisdom is present.
Sanity resides in the neurosis of society and in the souls of us all.
May we find the one in the numberless,
peace in the conflict,
and calm in the tumult of our times.
AMEN.