THE ESCALATING EXHAUSTION OF UNCERTAINTY

Refugees at Munich central railway station – Thanksgiving Day 2015  (Ken MacWilliams)

We have come this far

thanks to the grace of god

and to the provision of our dear father

and our two older sons

whom we hope to meet

in the next city –

but can’t be sure. 

If we go up the escalator

to the next floor

to catch a train

where will we go? 

Many are poorer.

For them, is there anyone?

They can’t be sure.

Our neighbourhood was bombed

and many friends killed.

Our sisters died

None is safe.

Why does humanity tear its soul –

for power, glory, peace?

What is it for?

We can’t be sure.