visions

having heard the word from a character
and it’s important
something about young people
having then
in
time
when prophecy is elevated
and how it moves along
with
God’s direction and may we
say
revelation

for it sounds like magic
like
mischief
like things no one should get paid for

that is not a regular
job

and how might mystics earn their living
anyway
out of a ring by patronage
I guess
provision of a family or other non-
profit

providing of a cave
outside of
town
somehow
funding
the anchorite approach

then do we take away the prophecies
relegate them to
extremes
that are unhealthy for the nine-
to-five of us
the sort
that earns and so can buy and own one’s breath
not saintly but
with
the relief of practicality

so no visions
thank you
or the crusades that follow
if
believed

dream on your own
in
your own time
and
don’t get paid
or expect encouragement even when
we need you
for
our work and then the way
we play

so come work
come play
with
the skeptics

maybe
spend time with Julian
and the cat
maybe when no one else is looking or the rumors
heard

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In the last days, God says,
I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
       Your sons and daughters will prophesy.
       Your young will see visions.
       Your elders will dream dreams.
Acts 2:17 (citing Joel)
Common English Bible

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