I Swear I Was There

Bribed with a little sunlight and a few prismatic tints, we bless our Maker, and stave off his wrath with hymns. - Thoreau

i was there when you strolled atop water

there when you quelled a squally sea

i was there when we supped on the staff of life

there when we drank from the cup of a sanguinary covenant

i was there when the burden was too heavy

there when you cried out in pain

i was there when the day went black

there when the veil was torn

when the earth shook

and angels wept

i was there when the spit of murder feigned to kill

there when you revealed the joy of rebirth

i was there

i said to myself, "this is my friend."

yes

i

swear

i

was

there

and

did

nothing ...

Author's Note

"It seems to me that the god that is commonly worshipped in civilized countries is not at all divine, though he bears a divine name, but is the overwhelming authority and respectability of mankind combined. Men reverence one another, not yet God." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Ruth]

It appears to me that humanity, whatever faith they follow, have forgotten true spirituality, being kindness, unity and empathy. Powerful piece, as always dear Pete :)

[Pete]

thanks ruthie. true salvation is in our hearts, souls, words and actions not rituals ... :)