Poem based on Matthew 21:23-32 The Authority of Jesus Questioned

We had things all arranged

just the way we like them

and then you

who

you

do you think you are

by what authority do you speak

and change the way we had changed things?

Abraham had been given the promise

And we

Over time

Had whittled it down to something

We could live

Not them

With

We have said all along we would bring out the good news

We would gather in the nations

Beyond number

Beyond the sands of the desert

Beyond the stars in the heavens

We would bring them in

And include them

As soon

As they

Learn

To live, look, dress, talk, think

Like us

By what authority to you include

Them?