Undeterred

Now I understand why people build walls.

When there are no walls, the pain slides in-

Unwelcome and unwanted.

Now I understand why people prefer walls to fences.

When there are fences, the anger leaps over-

Unbridled and unchecked.

Now I understand why people forget to build bridges.

When there are bridges, a betrayer can cross them-

Unhindered and unrestricted.

Now I understand why people close the gate.

When the gate is shut, the disappointment stays outside-

Unnecessary and undesired.

Now I understand why people should try and tear down the walls.

When the walls are down, the love flows in-

Unaltered and unaffected.

Now I understand why people should build fences instead.

When the fences are up, grace can still find a way through-

Unmerited and undeserved.

Now I understand why people need to build bridges.

When the bridges are open, forgiveness can cross-

Unimpeded and unobstructed.

Now I understand why people should choose to open the gate.

When the gate is released, Jesus can walk through-

Unconstrained and uninhibited.

-Sarah Scholl                                                                                                                                                    2 January 09