Lawrence Hall
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Dispatches for the Colonial Office

   Sunday Morning in America: Jesus, Church Shootings, and I.C.E.

I hold the door open for people, and smile
A cheery greeting for all, so good to see you
Your beautiful children are growing up so fast!
           I scan the parking lot for men with guns

Who’s reading from the lectionary today?
The altar servers in their albs line up
Mrs. Busy wants to ask Father a queston
         I scan the parking lot for black SUVs

         I can lock the door against evil, which would be futile
For now I hold it open for you, and smile