IN RESPONSE TO THE GRENFELL TOWER FIRE

Through a glass darkly the smoke is obscuring 

flames that are burning – hell come upon earth; 

hell made by hands with a human intention – 

housing? entrapment? a prison of death?

People of all faiths cry out in their anguish, 

horror and anger inflamed by their grief; 

others reach out through the fierce conflagration, 

risking their lives just to offer relief.

This is salvation in practical action, 

not some theology – heartless – obscure; 

hands reaching out like the strong hands of Jesus, 

offering love, but can hope be secure?

© Andrew Pratt 15/6/2017
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