The Servant

One from the notebook. Years ago I was in a church and suddenly became upset by the political atmosphere. And the marketplace outside the chapel made it worse. So I penned this.

The servant he came
And the servant withdrew
To blend in with the crowd
And speak for the few
Who were lost in the race
And fighting for space
While the tides he did turn
In the end he was spurned

The servant he spoke
With a grace and a wit
He shot from the heart
He shot from the hip
While the powers that be
From his words they did flee
Though he gave them a glance
They never gave him a chance

The servant arrived
To put an end to the hate
Who would have known
It would lead to his fate
While the crooked still judge
And the world holds a grudge
On the sinners and saints
Not the heartless who taint

The servant he built
A house on a rock
And we are the ones
Splitting up the block
Does it now lay in ruins
What are we doing
Do we add to his art
Or just tear it apart

Now the servant he watches
Over life's little game
He belongs to the meek
The sick and the lame
Who are we to contest
Suggest or protest
Or even lay claim
To the love of his name

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I feel as if Jesus could come down to earth right now and walk into congress hoping to bring both sides together and that he would find the task as daunting as trying to find a rock so heavy he himself could not lift it. But then our politicians seem to have nothing but rocks in their heads.
This poem is poignant and honest. Love it.

[Curly Grace]

beautifully insightful J.

[Brandon Houser]

Thank you so much for your comment. I agree with you. Rocks in the head for sure. Glad this spoke to you.

[John Sullivan]

I like this piece a great deal. Nothing much else to say, but nicely done.

[Brandon Houser]

Much appreciated John! Nice to see you

[John Sullivan]

Back at you, friend. Glad to see you're still doing it.

[Curly Grace]

This feels like a quiet lament and a reckoning. the weight of witness, the ache of what we’ve made of the message.

[Brandon Houser]

I felt both when I wrote it. My faith is very deep, not in an overboard sense. I'm too human to be anything but humble to others in life's struggle. But politicians, mega phonies, and folks who want to recreate the inquisition, can have my anger. I cannot tolerate them and it's best for me to stay far from them. Lol

[Curly Grace]

Thank you for sharing this. I hear the depth in what you’re saying, and the honesty behind it

[Michael Sun Bear]

Nice treat here on Easter Day. Thanks Brandon.

[Brandon Houser]

You are most welcome Michael