How Much Longer, Lord?

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By Rowan Finley Published about a year ago • Updated about a year ago • 1 min read

Photo by Oday Hazeem: https://www.pexels.com/photo/sand-field-106606/

I trust you but how much longer Lord?

One of these days, I just picture myself waltzing into the Promised Land with a plump purple grape between my teeth.

Wait, what?

You mean there is more desert to cross?

A cactus cackles at me and I glare at it in frustration.

It waves a gnarled knuckle at me but then again it might just be the heat getting to me again.

A mirage?

A collage of desert-scape?

The cattle grumble with my stomach.

I munch on some manna and strive to feel more positive.

For a moment, I remember how excellent those Egyptian desserts tasted…

My mouth drys in the heat before it even has the chance to water…

Father. Academic Advisor. Musician. Writer. My real name is Jesse Balogh.

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