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Saturday 17 June 2017

IN RESPONSE TO THE GRENFELL TOWER FIRE

Through a glass darkly the smoke is obscuring 
flames that are burning – hell come upon earth; 
hell made by hands with a human intention – 
housing? entrapment? a prison of death?

People of all faiths cry out in their anguish, 
horror and anger inflamed by their grief; 
others reach out through the fierce conflagration, 
risking their lives just to offer relief.

This is salvation in practical action, 
not some theology – heartless – obscure; 
hands reaching out like the strong hands of Jesus, 
offering love, but can hope be secure?
© Andrew Pratt 15/6/2017
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1 comment:

  1. Is there a suggested tune to this ? OR a metre designation so I could look a tune up ?

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