Systems of the world are busted.



Systems of the World Busted.

If you ask me
Things are pretty shabby
Mostly my hasty choices in panic.
Remedies of men are much less
Than second best.
Friends point in that direction.
Not members of the Faith Family.
Not redeemed.
Not ransomed or paid for.
Governed by tradition and fables.
Dear Gramma's kitchen table talks.
Sigh, and sigh again.
Holy Spirit must get
Into the package.
Showing poverty of Flesh.
Of governance
Of apparent Movers and Shakers.
Not an ounce of
Legitimate solution there.
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Written on March 11, 2022

Submitted by dougb.19255 on March 06, 2023

Modified by dougb.19255 on March 06, 2023

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Wayne Blair

Born in London. Graduated law 1976 Practised eleven years, Married Hilary 1974 Two kids Lauren 1980 And Jordan 1987. Business failed 1987. Moved not knowing whither. Happy hills of Waterloo Region. Mennonite Country. Thirty four years in Industry. No complaints. Poet, photographer, nature hiker. Harmonica busker. http://puffnchord7.blogspot.com/ more…

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