a small child hasn’t been taught yet
that a human being’s status
can be defined by color of skin, class, caste
ability to articulate well
education
privilege
having the right genitals
a small child innately knows the whole world rests on the good of a small felt kindness, the warmth of protection, acceptance and giving of love, the importance of gentleness, (being young but) treated with respect
children unlearn this as they grow if other things seem to matter more
it is said that we are all made in the image of God
male and female in the image of God
it is said we see his fingerprints in the galaxies
I see them in kindness
I see his fingerprints in equality
I see them in those who lift others
I see his fingerprints in the minds of those who condemn the wretched wrongs
I see his fingerprints in those who call for justice, reject hate, fear and small mindedness
I feel his fingerprints when we give back power, strength and dignity to those it was stolen from
Christ said unless you change and become like little children you will never enter the kingdom of heaven
there’s my line in the sand
*RHINO, Denver*
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