Wholly on hold
between bold
triumphal entry
and trumped up and dumped out exit,
we exist,
expecting
excommunication,
ecstasy, or
eternity
as we may pray
as some say
Jesus may
have chosen or been chosen to pray
in silence on this day
in advance
of the violence
to come not far in the distance,
not to put a hold on,
but to unfold
expression and
expectation to behold
and to boldly
bare, bear, share and repair
the breach between Deus, Jesus and us.
Thomas Bentz is a former interim minister of First Congregational Church of Ramona. His years of published writing and editing on personal, local, national, and global issues spans over fifty years. Author of Pilgrim Press book, "New Immigrants," praised as "eye-opening" by Publishers Weekly. CEO of 60-member church association. Chair of interfaith action network. Radio producer; radio and television guest and spokesperson. Acquisitions Editor of medical and financial management book.
