A Standing God

My God is a
   standing God.
The God who created
   street corners
   bus stops
   train stations
   lines and
   beds.

My God is in
   no hurry
   to take charge of
   life
   to get somewhere
   fast
   to be first
   be best
   be admired for
   superiority.

My God is standing
   waiting
   patiently
   smellng the scents of life
   listening to voices
   seeing pained hearts
   touching starved children.

My God is a standing God
   who waits
   who heals
   who stays
   with all
   who need
      healing
      hope
      compassion.







Richard W Smith
September 2003