In spite of present pain
future frustration
Do you still smile?
In the face of Danger
Disaster
And that which would bring desolation
Do you laugh
maybe even dance?
In the midst of chaos
Corruption and confusion
Do you remain
Calm, cool and collective?
When it presses upon your back
To the point near break
When it stands at the very gates of your soul
Ready to capture your mind
claim your body as it’s very own
Do you not fear?
Knowing to whom the temple truly belongs.
When everything is gone
Time has pulled away
The same as the ocean pulls the sand
Will you know who you are?
Will you understand who I am?
You are my sons and daughters
The blood that flows in your veins
The blood that freed every captive
Made clean every stain
is the very same blood that warms your body
And opens your mouth to sing
It is my blood that is in you
It commands you to dance
Especially in the rain.
© Christopher F. Brown 2010
