I Walked Away

I said to God, as I walked away,
“Lord, help that man”
With his withered hands
And his tired feet
Be near him.

And God said to me,
You, help that man
You are my hands
You are my feet: rest
Be near him.

And yet, I walked away.

I said to God, as I walked away
“Bring her light”
As she sits on the side
Of the cold concrete
Night after night.

And God said to me,
“You, bring her light”
Sit next to her
You are my light: warmth
Night after night.

And yet, I walked away.

I said to God, as I walked away
“Mother, bring them comfort”
With their tear stained cheeks
And shaking fingers
On beds of cardboard.

And God said to me
“You, bring them comfort”
Listen to their tears
Hold their fingers: touch
On beds of cardboard.

And yet, I walked away.

I said to God,
“Why aren’t you doing anything?”
In this dark place
Where is your love?
Why can’t I see?

And God said to me,
“You, do something”
You are my brightness
You are my love: share
Why won’t you see?

And yet,
I walked away.