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Friday, March 17, 2023

Saints In Human Suits



"A saint is not a person who does not sin; but
a sinner who never stops doing good."
Bangambiki Habyarimana

St. Patrick's Day ... leprechauns, green beer and four leaf clovers come to mind.  I attended a Roman Catholic elementary school with the church filled by Irish families.  I, of course, was the Swedish/Bohemian Lutheran standing out in the thick of things.

On my human path, I encountered numerous saintly individuals, praying with some and laughing whole heartedly with others.  Years ago, I tired of being spoon fed fictional characters engineered by religious or political endeavors.

When I stopped putting people on pedestals, I began to encounter saints in human suits. They were imperfect folks, but striving to uplift others.  Some did it with passion while others stepped forward with loving kindness. These saints, I'd admire any day! 


Monday, April 6, 2020

The Enemy Himself








"Keep quiet and the enemy 
will reveal himself."
Bangambiki Habyarimana

Possessions were lost and I was penniless.  
I wandered across your field, stumbling as I went.  
I heard you yell, but my throat was dry, 
and my voice had left me long ago.

"Stop or I'll shoot!" came the words in the night. 
 I knew if I would stop, I would fall over dead.
You fired your gun, and I fell over dead.