Did We Know


Did we know it would be grace,

or did we expect a sword?

Did we understand

blood would be shed

in victory,

not in defeat?

 

Prophets spoke

and we interpret their words

as traditions

and dogmas.

 

But grace won the victory,

as blind as we were,

without raising a hand

to defend

His words.

 

Did we know it would be grace,

which would rule

a kingdom

never the spoil of battle?

Did we expect a war

to be fought

by love?



copyright 2024 - Donald P James Jr

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