Redemption

When ignorance is allowed

to breed with fear unhindered,

feral generation of haters

is unleashed on the world:

proliferating non-native species,

few natural predators;

feeding on empty-caloried

distortions, deliberate deception.

Redemption’s gift:

bathed in wild-eyed faith,

rinsed in unadulterated hope,

scented with unconditional love.

In these three alone,

immersed in community,

lie universe’s dream,

grace's transformation.

© 2012 Todd Jenkins