20 January 2025

Prayers

Give me a heart that can
Bear longing and mind that
Can handle parting.

Give me legs that can endure 
This tread and shoulder 
That can carry intentions 
That are decent.

And when the skies of
Separation cry a light so bright.
Seas of betrayal heave waves
Beyond fathomable heights.

Give me eyes that can't 
Go blind and hands that
Can swim through the 
Turbulent times.

May the tears of yesterday 
Not seep in today and
The lure of promised laugh 
Not hail on the fragility of 
The present.

My wishes are ordinary and
Prayers are simple.

May thou bless with wings 
That can take me high
And an attitude that keeps me
Grounded to remind me
Where I belong.