the crystal clear


what is it that i would insist upon—
anchor in the weight of thought?

would i lend my witness
to a confirmation of darkness?

no

insistence spills light everywhere

i will not be hostage
to divisions
whispered speculations
titillations
of latest confrontations

the crystal clear
sings its piercing protest—
silent amidst
cacophonies of
competing cries

still small voice*
out-noising the noise
lucid truth
unsullied song

you know the sound

God sings you in the midst

—Joni Overton-Jung

*see I Kings 19:12

Published in The Christian Science Sentinel

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