The Light
The beautiful city by the bay.
A great place to visit, they say.
So I hopped on a ferry & went to see.
Just how lovely this city could be.
It was beautiful. Lots going on.
Entertainment from dusk till dawn.
Lots of lovely sights to see.
I just wish you were with me.
Suddenly, in a blinding flash.
I was witness to all the trash.
Murder, robbery, rape, & lust.
Lots of violence. No one to trust.
Then, a blinding light all around.
Reaching from Coit Tower to Chinatown.
I shaded my eyes. It was so bright.
It was quite a scary sight.
I strained my ears trying to hear.
Hear any sound that was clear.
Only one word, spoken loud.
It was heard by all the crowd.
REPENT!!
I dropped to my knees & confessed all sins.
I only knew, any who did wins.
Many cussed and shook their fists.
They weren’t having any of this.
Soon, all returned to normal.
People looked around, then became real formal.
They acted as if nothing had happened.
They continued on, just as it had been.
Yes, the city by the bay is a delight.
Especially when seen in a different light.
It changed me for the rest of my life.
For many others it only added to their strife.
——————————————————R. W. Johnson—–(2014)