afterimages

The angel of the Lord is encamped
around those who revere him, to rescue them.

The Lord ransoms the souls of his servants.
Those who hide in him shall not be condemned.

where were the angelic hosts when
outlaws came in the night to
murder children and parents
in their homes
or when the people of Gaza
were laid waste
or in eastern Ukraine

i’m not looking for deconstruction
or apologetic here

a corner still needs turning
step after step
here we are, waiting.