we have given away our power

we have given away our power
they were happy to take it
our hope went with it
the power we gave
self-determination, identity
given away too quickly
as with Esau’s birthright
hard to take back
that which has been given
more precious than we realize
until our hope is gone
hard to come home
to preach to your neighbors
a new hope in returning
in reclaiming our home
the power we gave away
so long ago.

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August 21, 2014

We have given away our power

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