A blanket statementOf twisted scriptureTorn awayFrom its purposeWhat is craven Hides beyondThe Sunday smilesAnd politician handshakePrejudice beginsAt the pulpit In un-anointed wordsHintingAt a holy contextWhen the soleMessage and lessonWas meant to beLove For all and for everyNot a scant fewLoveWas the commandAnd loveHas long been lostBeyond the fire and brimstoneOf hatred ~ Caroline A. Slee