Christian poem 'Is This The' by Catherine Howell (Christart.com)

Is This The
by Catherine Howell

They fought to see
Who could build
A more beautiful building
Than all the rest

All of the while
People still died
Out on the streets
And they all wondered why

Velvet cloth covered
Their well made seats
While the poor and hungry
Had nothing to eat

Gold appointments
Covered their doors
While the homeless slept
On cold bare floors

They stayed safe in their buildings
And thought themselves wise
So they never heard
The anguished cries

They had programs and meetings
And talked about what to do
They became so busy
They forgot me and you

Jesus was mentioned
But not to offend
Losing donations
Would mean the end

Please find me a "Church"
Who cares for the lost
Who will go into the streets
And never care about the cost.