Here's another poem I thought should be up here. It's about America's hunt for Saddam's sons after the war in Iraq, and the church's nearly unquestioning support of the man hunt. I realize it's a bold statement to suggest that they deserve grace but I really see it as unfair to call myself a Christian while demanding their death. Enjoy:

Who Will Mourn

“Kill the Fuckers!” we all yell
“Send them where they belong, to hell!”
Forgetting all we’ve done nothing to become
Forgetting we deserve their bloody fate
Forgetting three nails, a cross, a crown
And the awakening three days late
It’s empowering to hate them
It does the body good
“I’m only looking out for the best”
Doesn’t change it but you think it should
We can’t afford to be God on this one
When they actually got what they deserved
We’re coloring outside the lines of grace
Spitting in the face of the loving Word
So invade my heart with force
Oh warrior, superbly divine
Shoot me up and gut me out
Make a fool’s name out of mine
Be the things I can’t be
And warn this world that will not mourn
They may not listen to my small voice
But who can say no to your sword  ¶ 7:45 PM