Category Archives: Social Justice

Imperial Soldiers

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Robert Thiefels

How easy to end up A soldier in a strange land, the empire dressed to kill. Freedom isn’t found like that. Too late to question, You only seek to survive. Those praying for your safe return go about their business, … Continue reading →

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We Are What We Seek

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Robert Thiefels

Why do we stand outside the temple wondering what prayers will open the gates? We have only to say, “Please, open.” And what is inside will be revealed. No need to travel to Rome, Or visit a hundred churches. The … Continue reading →

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Border Crossings

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Robert Thiefels

As you go about your work Look around you. Here, the trees are flames. The sky filled with the sound of geese. Stirrings of autumn. All this beauty. But you can stop anywhere, Attentive One day you might find yourself … Continue reading →

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No One Told Us

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Robert Thiefels

We are millionaires whose bank accounts have been done in by our own inflation, out on the street, our life confiscated by the imperial status quo. We learned early that rocks were inert and no harm done in kicking them … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Robert Thiefels

Here we are Standing at our monuments. The old sit, bemedaled, in their uniforms, Listening as the bugle sounds forth Its haunting solemnity. Strange, how Fallen comrades often change war’s justification. The first one dying sets the tone, Defending holy … Continue reading →

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The Baby and the Bathwater

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Robert Thiefels

Children cry Hoping to be made ready, Washed, groomed. For some It’s an inside job Away from the cold and huddled masses. Lifted from the basin, They are dried, robed Placed in the center of the table So as never … Continue reading →

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