Comm(unity) Tree
by Christine Chandler Prater
A DARING INVITATION
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.“
Matthew 11:28
Jaws clenched, chests heaving
the world rages in a tug of war
Sweltering under scorching
sun, we yank with fear-fisted
fingers and jerk with desperate
gusto––convinced that to give
an inch is to lose it all
But another voice and choice
beckons; a daring invitation
to drop the rope and gather
at a smooth, round table
beneath the dappled
shade of unity rooted
in eternity himself
CHRISTINE CHANDLER PRATER
Christine is a poet, lyricist, theology geek, and founder of The Holy Shift. She is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and loves to ponder tough questions and challenging truths through art, story, and humor. Christine lives near Austin, Texas with her hunky hubby and two fur-babies (one sinner, one saint). She’s an awkward-conversations enthusiast and loves anything that takes place outdoors. Or requires words.
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