Three-ring circus
by Elouise
The three-ring circus
Drones on without apology
Mesmerizing the faithful
And the not-so-faithful
With thrilling chilling
Unheard-of stunts
And dare-devil moves
Designed to grab attention
And votes of confidence
The world beyond
The Great White Tent
Descends into despair
Tripping over truth
And inconvenient facts
Of now and then
Looking the other way
Refusing to breathe deeply
Hoping for something better
Though it hasn’t been
In style for ages
Meanwhile
The Hope of All the Earth
Looks on wondering
For this I came, lived
And died?
We live in an age that loves to watch deceit and cunning. Not just in The Great White Tent, but in our neighborhoods, churches, schools and businesses. This seems to hold true whether we like or dislike deceit and cunning.
It takes inner strength to live in truth these days. Especially in relationships with people we see or meet every day. Nonetheless, even on our best days we aren’t The Hope of All the Earth. Instead, we’re a company of earthlings loved by The Hope of All the Earth. Right now.
Wishing each of you Advent blessings,
Elouise♥
© Elouise Renich Fraser, 3 December 2019
Artwork by Linda Mears, found at pixels.com
Telling the Truth 
Thank you for this powerful word and thoughtful reminder!
–Marcia
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You’re so welcome, Marcia!
Elouise
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Powerful, poignant and timely, Elouise! The world is certainly a mess. (I won’t get on my soapbox about it here and now.)
I’ll just say…it’s a good thing His whole being is LOVE, MERCY, COMPASSION, etc., or He might not have lived for us and died for us.
We need to reflect that same kind of love, mercy, compassion, etc., every day. The peoples of the world sure need it!
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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So true! We’re in a Big Pickle right now–which calls for Extra Love, Mercy, Compassion, etc., every day to just about anyone we meet, including ourselves! 🙂 Sometimes I think when things seem most bleak, our responsibility becomes crystal clear. Today is that kind of day. Not always easy (the words sound so easy love, mercy, compassion…). Love and hugs! E. 🙂
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Yes, not always easy…but worth it, when we are able to share them.
And whenever I share those things, even with people who don’t seem to “deserve” them…it helps me.
I am still learning to be more merciful, loving, forgiving, etc. with myself. Tough for me.
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