Today's Poem: What Did You Say, Adonai?

They were lonely and I gave them no friendship;
They were sad and I gave them no cheer;
They were despairing and I gave them no hope.
Yet I say, “Where have I failed Thee, Adonai?”

Their child was sick, but I polished silver;
They had no income, but I showed them my new suit;
their family let them down, but I went shopping.
Yet I say, “Where have I failed Thee, Adonai?”

Their confidence was betrayed, then I told them the pastor’s faults;
their faith was faltering, then I was critical of the church;
their souls sought salvation, then I hurried off to my club.
Yet I say, “Where have I failed Thee, Adonai?”

Wait! Did I hear Him say,
“You do not understand their needs.”
Did I hear Him say, “You were too busy.”
Did I hear Him say, “You are of little faith.”
Or did He say, “Why call Ye me ‘Adonai’?”