“The days are surely coming” says the prophet
as I glance at my news feed
at the worries of this life,

When people will faint from fear
of refugees and neighbors.

The arguments abound online
about if we should show
compassion
and to whom.

Which politician, priest,
or demagogue
should lead us?

Will this leader
or that
be the one,
the savior, redeemer
messiah?

There are wars
and rumors of war.
Will this battle be decisive?
Will this war end all wars?

And what part will we play
in the Christmas pageant
at the barricades
in this casual comedy?