Knock, knock - a poem-sermon by Faautu Talapusi

Monday 25th October, 2010 - Morning worship reflection
Written and preached by Faautu Talapusi who is the World Council of Churches executive for youth. this morning i really regretted not having prepared to do an audioboo, this was a very performed poem with a couple of knocks on the pulpit every time she said "knock knock".
The readings were: Psalm 121 and Luke 11: 5-13

For this morning’s reflection, I would like to share with you a short poem I wrote or rather, a stream of consciousness. I hope it expresses my personal reflections and simple thoughts on today’s readings.

Knock, knock…
Knock, knock…
The times I am facing are rough
The times I am facing times are tough

Knock, knock…
Knock, knock…
My future is bleak
My future is grim

Knock, knock…
Knock, knock…
They tell me…
Be strong, hang on
Don’t give up, don’t lose hope
Empty words, empty words

Knock, knock…
Knock, knock…
ARRRRRRRRRRGH!!! Cut it out! Who’s there? Can’t you see – it’s all about ME?
Go away…come back in better days

Knock, knock…
Please… it is I, the friend in need, the weary visitor

Knock, knock…
Please… I am hungry…in need of food

Knock, knock…
Please… I am cold… in need of warmth

Knock, knock…
Beaten down… in need of comfort

Knock, knock…
Abused… in need of hope

Knock, knock…
Please… it is I, the friend in need, the weary visitor

Knock, knock…
Be strong…
The Lord is your keeper, your shade at your right hand
Have confidence in God

Knock, knock
Hang on…
He will keep you from all evil, he will keep your life
God is forever present and with you

Knock, knock…
Don’t give up
Your help comes from the Lord
His grace and guidance accompanies you

Knock, knock
Don’t lose hope
God’s love is ever persistent and unconditional…for me

Knock, knock
Knock, knock…
God’s love is ever persistent and unconditional…for the friend in need

Knock, knock
Knock, knock…
God’s love is ever persistent and unconditional…for you and me

Knock, knock
Knock, knock…

Copyright (c) Faautu Talapusi/WCC