The Pastor

I walk the street almost every day,
In much the same way as yesterday.
I see the groove and try to move.
This hard ground stiffens my bruised soul.
Please don't crumble small glass bowl.

I hear a prayer and it goes away.
There was so much I wanted that day.
"Music" Originality.
Truth: more than you could ever believe.
Sight: more that you could ever see.

You say that someday you will walk the line?
My God, can't you see that now is the time?
If you look at me, tomorrow you shall never see.
Your heart will melt on the easy path called "robbery".
People, can't you see you're just like me?

I see a picture and it goes away.
There was so much more I wanted to say.
"Words" Originality.
Truth: more than you could ever believe.
Sight: more than you could ever see.

Look at what you have done.
This is why you are on your knees.
You have done what you have always wanted to do.
So don't look at them looking at you.
Look to Him and He will see you through.

I find a place and it goes away.
There was such a groove that I wanted to stay.
"Peace" Originality.
Truth: more that you could ever believe.
Sight: more than you could ever see.

I walk a smaller step today.
Much steeper than the one yesterday.
I close my eyes hoping I won't have to pay.
And He gives me grace that fills this empty space.
For He is God and never goes away.

RON HALE
AUGUST 13, 1994