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Church cleanup day
inside and out
ah weeding
what’s the point really
the weeds will grow back
won’t they
yet this plot
was given me to tend
and sure
the weeds may grow back
but won’t it lovingly
serve this place
this group
this community
to beautify this space today
so I weeded both
externally and internally
removing each thought
that would obstruct
the divine mission of Church
to elevate the race
with a little attention
the Christ-idea
roots out
hurts and frustrations
and what’s left
is just beauty
some weeds
may grow back
but I am ready
to tend my plot
and patiently
persistently
expectantly
uncover the radiance
of this church
within and without
as often as it takes.
