By the rivers of Babylon—
there we sat down and there we wept
when we remembered Zion.
On the willows there
we hung up our harps.
For there our captors
asked us for songs,
and our tormentors asked for mirth, saying,
“Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”
How could we sing the Lord’s song
in a foreign land?
– Psalm 137:1-4, NRSV
I am wondering,
How do I navigate,
How do I survive,
How do I continue to live
In this time of Exile?
And then I think
Of all those
Who have lived in Exile
In this country
For centuries.
Let us hang on to
Community.
Hope.
Love.
Laughter.
Courage.
Trust.
Let us know when to
Take action.
Stay in the present moment.
Go outside.
Take a media break.
Remember the long view.
How shall we sing
The song of the Holy One
In this foreign land?
What are the scriptures, the songs, the poems that you hold on to? That ground you these days?
All the Wonders 
and then there is the last part of this psalm – revenge – murder – it does go through the mind – is there another way?
I hope that there is another way. That even thought the thoughts are there, that we are able, ultimately, to follow the path of love.
Beth, Wonderful picture and message. This was linked in the Christian Playbook post** today along with a reference to the song On The Willows (plus using some of your prose for potential action.) Many thanks for continuing to share your thoughts and your faith in such ways! Steve
** http://christianplaybook.longmemories.info/christian-playbook-posting