Wily Fox

Knives drawn. Not on paper. From sheaths.

Will a Christian cut his brother with Scripture?

Sip delusion as if it were southern sweet tea?

Wily fox is making a fool of the Shepherds' sheep.

This is not some Little Red Riding Hood tale.

Blood bled isn’t the red blood shed on the cross.

It’s poets not preachers calling the brothers

To tables set with repentance as center piece.

Who will be the mediator of reconciliation?

Of brothers who will be blessed peacemaker?

All the while wily fox enjoys hearty laughs.

 

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