Poetry Thursday – Thirst

Blessed are they

Who hunger and thirst for righteousness sake

So said Jesus.

And this morning on the news I see tortured bodies lining the streets

Grieving mothers and widows

Men and women in flak jackets and helmets,

For righteousness sake.


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