"The Watchman"

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THE WATCHMAN

Perhaps the Mashiach[1]

is on His way,

ready

to lead us

to the Promised Land.

There have been signs

of His coming

that haven’t been reported

in the papers

or radio or TV newscasts.

I’m a watchman.

I wait.

I prepare,

knowing not

the Day or the Hour.

I plant my rose bush

at the gate,

sup,

rinse my bowl,

retire--

trying to live

His Great Command

as best I can.

Perhaps He’ll come

tomorrow.

It’s possible.

Maude Carolan

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[1] Messiah