Everyone vies for our attention. It is gold!  Yet we grant it mindlessly to the vam-/ em-pire clout miner to starve those who would nourish us, serve us, look after us, reflect us.

It will be subversion to pay attention differently, to mind the unminded.

Prayer For A Hurting World

I pray to the light, shine on those we have forgotten.

I pray to the divine, may all love be made holy.

I pray to the strong, liberate us with your vulnerability.

I pray to the wise, listen with your heart.

I pray to the outcast, take me with you.

I pray to the wild, show me my chains.

I pray to my neighbor, let's keep each other safe.

I pray to my friends, help me love my enemies.

I pray to my enemies, change with me.

I pray to my loved ones, be patient with me.

I pray to my leaders, stand with the people.

I pray to my church, may we bring peace.

I pray to my heart, breathe well, the journey is long.