what ive prayed for

the peace that ive prayed for exists as boredom,

the patience ive prayed for exists as long lines and red lights,

the love that ive prayed for exists as revealing the true nature of those around me,

the joy that ive prayed for exists as a burst of creativity,

the reassurance ive prayed for exists as an interaction with a stranger,

the forgiveness ive prayed for exists as a dying plant coming alive,

the innocence ive prayed for exists as childish impulses & desires,

the repentance ive prayed for exists as withdrawls & reasoning.

Reviews

[Beren]

It all depends on the way the universe tests you. And you explained it very well, yes, if you want patience, it will test you with impatience.I am sure that you tell each line with so much thought and by relating it to a real story. I admire how all your poems contain effort and emotion. HONEY, YOU DO THIS JOB VERY WELL.This poem is so true, please write us a prayer that will not be misunderstood from the universe

[ashley]

the universe is such a complex thing, maybe one day we will get what we want without coming across as equivocal

[Vol]

Ashley,
Hahahaha... I'm in my seventies, and remember fifty years ago praying for patience... worst mistake of my life... If I didn't know better, I'd say ALL traffic lights are red, and all lines are long...
Vol

[ashley]

hahaha exactly right !!