Stop Squawking and Sing

Today the ruckus of the world

Intruded on my mind.

I found myself surrendering

To things I’d left behind,

To angry thoughts and frustrations

That I’d long since let go.

And I displayed a harsh disdain

That I should never show.

Then I looked up and saw your face

And realized my shame.

I asked you to renew my faith,

Acknowledging the blame,

That I might turn again to you

And make the better choice

To cease my squawking and instead

Lift up a grateful voice

Amos 5: 23-24

23 Away with the noise of your songs!
   I will not listen to the music of your harps.
24 But let justice roll on like a river,
   righteousness like a never-failing stream!