It Was The Distance From The Sun

it was a long time
it was the distance from the sun
and God was One then

and not divided up into petty provinces
each one could rule over.
I could count up to ten

and knew my colours well
it was a long time.
it was the time when leaves were young.

why do they ask me my name
as if I never had one.
why do they claim I hid anything.

I knew what I was doing.
I knew what would happen then.
every time I opened my mouth

I knew that it was Him.
I knew he wasn't who they said
I knew he was more fair.

I knew no matter what they did
He still would find me there.

mary angela douglas 28 april 2020