Whats that annoying sound? by Dave Rose

The buzzing was annoying. I was trying to make sense of the news and the sound just kept getting louder. They were talking about the economy...the bailout. Presidential candidates and the pundits were all pointing fingers. Gas was high, and anxiety higher. I was trying to focus, to listen but the buzzing got so loud that I turned off the tv and grabbed the paper. I thought that at least I might be able read and make sense of everything that was happening to my world, my country and most importantly, what was going to happen in my life. Everyday things just keep getting worse and worse and it seems like there is no relief. That Damned buzzing...I just can't stand it.
I ran through the house, tearing things apart looking for whatever it was that was making that horrible droning noise. It was then that I noticed the stench. The country is going to hell in a hand basket, you don't know from one day to the next whether you're going to have a job, a paycheck,whether you will be able to afford to make a payment, buy groceries, what is that smell?
I went out in the backyard and though the buzzing was as loud as ever and the smell was getting worse, there was nothing there. I went back in the house. I kept worrying about the kids and whether they were going to keep their home and whether or not my parents were going to be able to survive on a fixed income much longer and...will someone tell me what that smell and what that buzzing is? Finally I was walking by the mirror and I saw it. The source of the buzzing was flies and the stench it was the stench of my rotting faith. I felt so ashamed. I had gotten caught up in all the hype the fearmongers were spreading that I had neglected the one thing in the world that would sustain me through all the turmoil. I got down on my knees...I started weeping and praying. soon the sound of the buzzing faded and the stench was replaced with the sweet forgotten fragrance of forgiveness and strength. Forgive me Lord for not coming to you first and laying my doubts on you. Sometimes, I can be so...human.

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