I have been displaced by

A collusion of forces which work for ill

Arrogance, apathy, cowardice

An unholy union of urges that destroy

Faith, hope and love

Forced into a wilderness

On a sojourn not of my choosing

Because hypocrisy runs strong among

Men who think their strength

Lies in their position over others

Instead of in the gentle hand of mercy

Offered by a God who looks on in wonder

Asking

“Would your father be proud of you right now?”