#theWall

Stand on the parapet,
savor security,
order and law now met
here for futurity.
He said that he'd build it
to ward away evil.
This costs more than a bit,
but he claims that he will
get the Mexicans to
cover the whole expense.
Now what do we get through
this grand show of defense?

They say that a good fence
will make a good neighbor.
But my experience,
in both fun and labor,
says giving of self makes
for greater affection
than driving in fence stakes
and wreaking rejection.
“Open your hand to those
whose prospects are so grim”,
Jesus said. “Love your foes.”
So, of course, we killed him.

Copyright ©2018, Paul H. Harder II

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