Vox Clamantis in Deserto (A Voice Cries Out in the Desert)
- DAN DOYLE
What does it take to deny a life?
Some arrogance, a little stupidity,
and a boat-load of fear, it seems.
Too many innocent ones
Have been sacrificed to ignorance.
Apologize! Apologize to the innocent!
Even if it is too late in finite time.
Make amends with honest tears.
Pray, beg them for their mercy
On broken and bended knees.
They will hear you.
And if you turn your fears
Into small sacrifices to love,
They will forgive you.
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Acknowledgement
Dan Doyle. "Vox Clamantis in Deserto (A Voice Cries Out in the Desert)." CERC.
Reprinted with permission of Dan Doyle.
The Author
Dan Doyle is a retired professor of English and the Humanities, having taught 13 years at the high school level and 22 years at the university level. He now spends his time babysitting his granddaughter, blogging, and writing poetry. He is on the Executive Board of CERC USA.
Copyright © 2009 Dan Doyle
