The Voice of Sanity

The Voice of Sanity
Pentecost 2; Luke 8:26-39
At times we chafe at chains
and shiver in our nakedness
and life among the tombs
can come to seem like home.

We know him, Jesus Christ,
but what he comes to offer us
torments us with a hope
too often snatched away.

We dare not answer “Yes!”,
but he’s intent on healing us.
Our demons, dispossessed,
ride swine into the depths.

Now clothed and in right mind,
we’d go with him to Galilee,
but Jesus bids us stay
and make our healing known.

The city folk in fear
ask him to leave the neighbourhood,
but we must stay and speak
where demons still abound.

We pray his name avails
to help us keep our sanity
alone amidst a crowd
too settled in their chains.
	Barbara Messner 18/06/2025