Cries for Justice: Poems for the Weary, the Wild, and the Witnesses

Cries for Justice: Poems for the Weary, the Wild, and the Witnessesby David PaulThere are voices the world tries to silence.There are stories the Church has too often ignored.There are wounds that still ache beneath polite conversation and practiced faith. Cries for Justice is a collection of modern poetry born from those spaces - a deeply human exploration of longing, truth, and transformation. With lyrical intensity and pastoral depth, David Paul offers raw spiritual poetry that speaks to the weary who have carried too much for too long, the wild who refuse to be tamed by systems of fear or shame, and the witnesses who dare to see - and name - the truth. These poems move between lament and hope, grief and beauty, resistance and renewal, creating a sacred space where honesty is not only welcomed but necessary. Rooted in themes of social justice, identity, belonging, and spiritual reflection, this collection explores what it means to live authentically in a world that often demands silence. It gives voice to those navigating faith after harm, those reclaiming dignity after exclusion, and those searching for language that can hold both love and truth. Each poem stands as both protest and prayer - an offering of justice poetry that refuses to look away while still reaching toward healing. Drawing from a pastoral and poetic voice, Cries for Justice does not offer easy answers. Instead, it invites readers into reflection - into the kind of stillness where transformation begins. It challenges systems that wound while holding space for grace. It honors anger without abandoning compassion. And it insists that even in the midst of injustice, something sacred is still unfolding. This collection will resonate with readers of LGBTQ+ poetry, faith-based poetry, and those seeking inspiration from poetry grounded in lived experience. It is a companion for anyone exploring identity, wrestling with belief, or searching for belonging beyond exclusion.This book is for those who have questioned. For those who have been told they do not belong. For those who are learning to listen again - to themselves, to others, and to the quiet voice of the Divine within. Whether read slowly in moments of solitude or returned to again and again, these poems offer companionship for the journey and courage for the road ahead. David Paul makes it clear. You are not alone.You matter. Your voice matters.And there is still room for you at the table. Read more