You were once a meeting place
of human goodness -
of the Good Samaritan, saving
the fallen victim of the hiding thieves,
a road to friendship
against the bridge of enemies,
the road to humility
with the ability to forgive.
You were once a meeting point
of human newness -
of Saul, the intolerant,
persecutor of Christians,
blinded by light,
and yet rode back to this road
as Paul with renewed eyesight.
Damascus, a meeting road
of human goodness and newness
met by the Lord of Light,
and yet today has turned
to be an open graveyard
guarded by violence and blood.
A sad and poignant reminder of where we have fallen.We must consolidate our diversity of Gods. A thought envoking write
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Dear Thomas, the situation in Syria is indeed very alarming, like a royal red sunset of blood. Let us continue to hope for peace in Syria.