On Church Splits
Posted: October 25, 2006

They took the people—but they are still lonely and isolated.
We were left with the assets—but we are still impoverished and lacking.

Lord, have mercy on your church which acts so stupidly.
Lord, have mercy on your church which you love with your
blood, sweat, and tears.

She took our children with her--but now they're worry-dolls.
I was left with our home--but now it's a boxed house.

Lord, have mercy on my broken life.
Lord, have mercy on my broken life.

-David

Memories in the Garden at Etten (Vincent VanGogh)