In deft defiance, an act of holy disorder,
The tables are turned within the Temple Courts,
And many moneychangers made to moan.

An act of targeted terrorism or
The perfect protest made to pillory
The pitiful priests’ hypocrisy in oppressing the poor.

In judgement Jesus stands for the Gentiles, calling
For peace and prayer, not spiteful separation,
Aiming his anger at their acts of partition.

Today is Holy Monday, the day that Christians traditionally remember Jesus’ protest in the Temple.
(30.03.26)

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