peaceable kingdom

The kingdom of forever
   won’t have predator or prey.
Peaceful the mountain dwelling
   that last restorative day. 

Mosquitos will not torment,
   nor the dreaded Tsetse fly;
termite mounds in Africa
   untrampled by rhinoceri.

La llama will lie with el hippo;
   vicuña y puma en masse
dance with owl and cow and sow
   on a sea as tranquil as glass; 

all the redeemed will party
   in a jubilant display.
Nothing will be impossible
   that last restorative day.

Liz McFadzean

This has been a year of anger and animosity….everyone choosing sides, assigning blame.  As I start to put the pandemic in the rearview mirror (no, I know it’s not gone, but fully vaccinated I’m beginning to move about more freely), I try to remember the vision of Isaiah 11:6.  There will be a day when all of heaven and earth, foes and friends will find unity as they are led into eternity by “the little child”.