Life comes at you
thick and fast.
New awareness beams in
like a hot Bethlehem sun.
The shock of living
in an occupied territory
Beats against American
Ignorance and self-absorption.
The spiritual blessings
of walking where Jesus walked;
Meeting people who witness
their faith everyday.
Tendering relationships,
exchanging addresses and promises.
Sleepless nights,
when the tears come,
God is there.
