A Poem: God of Healing and Celebration

God of healing and celebration, be with us

Healing of injustice and indifference

Healing of separation and discrimination

Healing of fear and hatred

 

Celebration of justice and hope

Celebration of unity and respect

Celebration of love and peace

 

God of healing and celebration, be with us

 

Healing of destruction and waste

Healing of pollution and death

Healing of greed and selfishness

 

Celebration of creation and renewal

Celebration of cleansing and life

Celebration of sharing and generosity

 

God of healing and celebration, be with us

 

Healing of loneliness and isolation

Healing of hurt and pain

Healing of enforced silence and abandonment

 

Celebration of community and togetherness

Celebration of health and wholeness

Celebration of listening and inclusion

 

God of healing and celebration, be with us

 

Healing of ignorance and arrogance

Healing of distrust and fear

Healing of loss and withdrawal

 

Celebration of knowledge and wisdom

Celebration of trust and faith

Celebration of growth and welcome

 

God of healing and celebration be with us

 

Heal us! Heal the world!

 

Celebrate us! Celebrate the world!

 

Angela Coleman

Written 12 September 2021 and edited 16 September 2021